CVE-2026-31441: dmaengine: idxd: Fix memory leak when a wq is reset
dmaengine: idxd: Fix memory leak when a wq is reset
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions are required to trigger this issue?
The issue occurs when an idxd workqueue is reset. The affected cleanup path can mark the workqueue as empty before its resources have actually been released, resulting in a memory leak.
Is this remotely exploitable?
The supplied CVSS vector identifies local access, low attack complexity, and low privileges as required, with no user interaction. It does not indicate a remote attack vector.
What is the practical impact?
The vulnerability affects availability: repeated triggering of the affected workqueue reset path can leak memory. The supplied CVSS vector indicates no confidentiality or integrity impact.
Which software is identified as affected?
The data identifies the Linux kernel and Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.130.1-3. The vulnerability has been resolved, but no fixed version is provided in the supplied data.