CVE-2025-40069: drm/msm: Fix obj leak in VM_BIND error path

Published Oct 28, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm/msm: Fix obj leak in VMBIND error path

If we fail a handle-lookup part way thru, we need to drop the already obtained obj references.

Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/669784/

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel

Event History

Oct 28, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:48 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-40069?

CVE-2025-40069 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-40069?

To fix CVE-2025-40069, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-40069 have on the system?

CVE-2025-40069 could potentially lead to resource leaks which may degrade system performance.

4

Is CVE-2025-40069 a remote or local exploit?

CVE-2025-40069 affects local users due to its nature of handling object references in the kernel.

5

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-40069?

CVE-2025-40069 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel prior to the patch release that addresses this vulnerability.

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