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device tree resource leak
About this tag
The device tree resource leak tag covers a Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2026-43165) in the Nuvoton NCT7363 hardware-monitoring driver, where a missing device-tree reference release can leak resources during PWM and fan-input parsing. This tag is relevant for Windows users and IT professionals who manage mixed environments or need to understand how Linux kernel CVEs are triaged and patched. The content emphasizes that small kernel fixes now become CVEs quickly, and downstream vendors must translate upstream commits into operational risk. The tag provides a practical example of how to handle such vulnerabilities safely, focusing on the device tree resource leak issue.
Microsoft listed CVE-2026-43165 on May 6, 2026, after kernel.org assigned the identifier to a Linux kernel hardware-monitoring driver bug in the Nuvoton NCT7363 hwmon code, where a missing device-tree reference release can leak resources during PWM and fan-input parsing. The flaw is not a...