Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/nouveau/nvif: Fix potential memory leak in nvif_vmm_ctor(). When the nvif_vmm_type is invalid, we will return error directly without freeing the args in nvif_vmm_ctor(), which leading a memory leak. Fix it by setting the ret -EINVAL and goto done.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.6, < 6.6.103 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72553fe19317fe93cb8591c83095c446bc7fe292Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d9110e3b35d08832661da1a1fc2d24455981a04Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb8aeaa3191b617c6faf8ae937252e059673b7eaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cabcb52d76d3d42f16c344a96e098dd9d18602f8Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-39679?
CVE-2025-39679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/nouveau/nvif: Fix potential memory leak in nvif_vmm_ctor(). When the nvif_vmm_type is invalid, we will return error directly w...
How severe is CVE-2025-39679?
CVE-2025-39679 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-39679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.