Linux Kernel Object Leak Vulnerability in DRM MSM VM_BIND Error Path

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's DRM MSM (Direct Rendering Manager Qualcomm) subsystem has been addressed. This issue involved an object leak in the VM_BIND error handling process. When a handle lookup failed, the kernel did not properly release previously acquired object references, potentially leading to memory management issues.

Impact

The vulnerability could cause memory leaks by failing to release object references, which may lead to increased memory usage or exhaustion.

Added: Oct 28, 2025, 12:34 PM
Updated: Oct 28, 2025, 12:34 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
0.6
exploitability
4.0
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.9
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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