CVE-2025-40229
Published Dec 4, 2025
Modified Apr 15, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mm/damon/core: fix potential memory leak by cleaning ops_filter in damon_destroy_scheme Currently, damon_destroy_scheme() only cleans up the filter list but leaves ops_filter untouched, which could lead to memory leaks when a scheme is destroyed. This patch ensures both filter and ops_filter are properly freed in damon_destroy_scheme(), preventing potential memory leaks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-40229? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
mm/damon/core: fix potential memory leak by cleaning ops_filter in damon_destroy_scheme
Currently, damon_destroy_scheme() only cleans up the filter list but
leaves ops_filter untouched, which could lead to memory leaks when a
scheme is destroyed.
This patch ensures both filter and ops_filter are properly freed in
damon_destroy_scheme(), preventing potential memory leaks.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-40229? +
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