Linux Kernel Memory Leak Vulnerability in i915 Selftests

A memory leak vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux kernel's i915 selftests. The issue arose in the 'fake_get_pages' function, where error handling paths were not properly releasing allocated memory. This vulnerability could lead to increased memory usage and potential exhaustion of system resources.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could cause memory leaks, leading to increased memory consumption and possible exhaustion of system resources.

Remediation

Users can apply the patch available in the Linux kernel stable tree to address this vulnerability.