CVE-2020-36777 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.2 dvbdev media-device.h dvb_media_device_free memory leak

CVE-2020-36777 | Linux Kernel up to 5.12.2 dvbdev media-device.h dvb_media_device_free memory leak

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.12.2. This vulnerability affects the function dvb_media_device_free in the library include/media/media-device.h of the component dvbdev. The manipulation leads to memory leak. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-36777. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.