CVE-2026-23029 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: LoongArch: KVM: Fix kvm_device leak in kvm_eiointc_destroy() In kvm_ioctl_create_device(), kvm_device has allocated memory, kvm_device->destroy() seems to be supposed to free its kvm_device struct, but kvm_eiointc_destroy() is not currently doing this, that would lead to a memory leak. So, fix it.
A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) implementation for the LoongArch architecture. The issue arises in the 'kvm_eiointc_destroy()' function, which fails to properly free allocated memory for 'kvm_device' structures. This oversight occurs because the 'kvm_device->destroy()' method, which is intended to release this memory, is not being executed as expected. The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available on the Linux kernel official website.
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Assessed Jan 31, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d8553fc75aefa7ec936af0cf8443ff90b51732e | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e94ec9661c5820d157d2cc4b6cf4a6ab656a7b4d | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Linux kernel | All versions |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jan 31, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |
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