Abu Hatim Al-Razi: He was a companion
Abu Hatim ibn Hibban Al-Busti: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "There may be a disheveled, dusty person with unkempt hair, who is not given any importance, but if he were to swear by Allah, Allah would fulfill his oath - such as Al-Bara' ibn Malik.
Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani: He was a companion
Muhammad ibn Ismail Al-Bukhari: Brother of Anas ibn Malik from his father, he was killed during the time of Umar