CVE-2026-46087
kernel: mm/damon/stat: fix memory leak on damon_start() failure in damon_stat_start()
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Severity
UnknownRed Hat Product Security
CVSS
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Published · May 27, 2026
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Data Access MONitor (DAMON) subsystem. When the damon_start() function fails during the damon_stat_start() operation, the system does not properly release the allocated memory context. This oversight leads to a memory leak, where previously allocated memory becomes permanently unreachable. Over time, this can result in resource exhaustion, potentially impacting system stability and performance.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime