CVE-2026-53379

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: i2c: ov8856: free control handler on error in ov8856_init_controls() The control handler wasn't freed if adding controls failed, add an error exit label and convert the existing error return to use it.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-07-19 11:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-07-29 16:20 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-07-19 11:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-07-29 16:20 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-908

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 5.15.209
• Linux Kernel < 6.1.175
• Linux Kernel < 6.6.140
• Linux Kernel < 6.12.90
• Linux Kernel < 6.18.32
• Linux Kernel < 7.0.9

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High