CVE-2026-43388
kernel: mm/damon/core: clear walk_control on inactive context in damos_walk()
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Severity
UnknownRed Hat Product Security
CVSS
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Published · May 8, 2026
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DAMON (Data Access MONitor) subsystem. The damos_walk() function in mm/damon/core fails to clear a dangling pointer when a context is inactive and an error occurs. This issue can lead to a temporary denial of service (DoS) for subsequent calls to damos_walk(), potentially confusing users. Although a use-after-free vulnerability was identified, it is not exploitable in practice.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CWE-825 · Expired Pointer Dereference