Resource Leak in iio: adc: men_z188_adc

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

18/03/2022

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No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1000929: iio: adc: men_z188_adc: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path. Affects Kernel versions >= 74aeac4da66fbfa246edbfc849002eac9b5af9ca, < c5723b422f564af15f2e3bc0592fd6376a0a6c45. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The iio: adc: men_z188_adc is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for the MEN Z188 ADC device. This device is used for analog-to-digital conversion in various applications. The vulnerability in this component can lead to a resource leak in an error handling path.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in iio: adc: men_z188_adc is caused by a resource leak in an error handling path. When certain error conditions occur during the execution of the code, system resources are not properly released, leading to a resource leak. This can result in the depletion of system resources over time and potentially impact the stability and performance of the system. The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.15 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v4.14.269.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround available for this vulnerability. Updating the Linux Kernel to the fixed version is the recommended solution.

Conclusion

The resource leak vulnerability in iio: adc: men_z188_adc can be fixed by updating the Linux Kernel to version v4.14.269 or later. It is important to promptly apply this fix to ensure system stability and performance. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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