Improper resource allocation In linux
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. The realtime_counter_init() function within the ARM OMAP2+ component fails to release the sys_clk resource after it has been allocated. This memory leak can be exploited by a local user, potentially leading to resource exhaustion and a Denial of Service (DoS).
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
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