CVE-2026-23144: mm/damon/sysfs: cleanup attrs subdirs on context dir setup failure

Published Feb 14, 2026
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Updated

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

mm/damon/sysfs: cleanup attrs subdirs on context dir setup failure

When a context DAMON sysfs directory setup is failed after setup of attrs/ directory, subdirectories of attrs/ directory are not cleaned up. As a result, DAMON sysfs interface is nearly broken until the system reboots, and the memory for the unremoved directory is leaked.

Cleanup the directories under such failures.

Affected Software

14 affected components
linux-kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.18<6.1.162
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.122
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.67
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc5
IBM Verify Identity Access<=11.0 - 11.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access<=10.0 - 10.0.9.1
IBM Verify Identity Access Container<=11.0 - 11.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access Container<=10.0 - 10.0.9.1

Event History

Feb 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:36 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 8, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23144?

The severity of CVE-2026-23144 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23144?

To fix CVE-2026-23144, update the Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the security fix.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-23144?

CVE-2026-23144 affects certain versions of the Linux kernel with the DAMON functionality.

4

What does CVE-2026-23144 vulnerability involve?

CVE-2026-23144 involves improper cleanup of attributes in the DAMON sysfs directory during setup failures.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2026-23144?

As of now, there are no known exploits publicly available for CVE-2026-23144.

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