CVE-2026-46025
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DAMON (Data Access MONitor) core. A race condition between the damon_call() function and the kdamond_fn() exit process can lead to system instability. This can cause threads waiting for damon_call() requests to enter an infinite wait state, resulting in a deadlock. In specific configurations, this issue may also result in a memory leak.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Other
Technical Impact: Alter Execution Logic; Unexpected State
The main problem is that -- if a lock is overcome -- data could be altered in a bad state.
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