SB20240610102 - Memory leak in Linux kernel damon



SB20240610102 - Memory leak in Linux kernel damon

Published: June 10, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240610102
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-46937)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the dbgfs_target_ids_write() function in mm/damon/dbgfs.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.