CVE-2026-31459
Published: April 22, 2026· Updated: Apr 23, 2026
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
mm/damon/sysfs: fix param_ctx leak on damon_sysfs_new_test_ctx() failure
Patch series "mm/damon/sysfs: fix memory leak and NULL dereference
issues", v4.
DAMON_SYSFS can leak memory under allocation failure, and do NULL pointer
dereference when a privileged user make wrong sequences of control. Fix
those.
This patch (of 3):
When damon_sysfs_new_test_ctx() fails in damon_sysfs_commit_input(),
param_ctx is leaked because the early return skips the cleanup at the out
label. Destroy param_ctx before returning.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-31459 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (3)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-31459 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts