CVE-2026-64184: mm/damon/sysfs-schemes: call missing mem_cgroup_iter_break()

Published Jul 19, 2026
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Updated

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

mm/damon/sysfs-schemes: call missing memcgroupiterbreak()

damonsysfsmemcgpathtoid() breaks memcgroupiter() loop without calling memcgroupiterbreak(). This leaks the cgroup reference. Fix the issue by calling memcgroupiterbreak() before the break.

The issue was discovered [1] by Sashiko.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.3<6.6.142
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.92
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.34
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.11
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4

Event History

Jul 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-64184?

The severity of CVE-2026-64184 is rated as 12.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-64184?

To fix CVE-2026-64184, ensure that mem_cgroup_iter_break() is called within the damon_sysfs_memcg_path_to_id() function.

3

What does CVE-2026-64184 affect?

CVE-2026-64184 affects the Linux kernel's memory management, specifically related to the mem_cgroup_iter() loop.

4

What potential consequence does CVE-2026-64184 have?

CVE-2026-64184 can lead to memory leaks due to unbroken cgroup references.

5

When was CVE-2026-64184 published?

CVE-2026-64184 was published on July 19, 2026.

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