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CVE-2024-35939: dma-direct: Leak pages on dma_set_decrypted() failure

mediumCVSS 5.5CVE-2024-35939

CSIRTS triage

What
DMA pages leaked on dma_set_decrypted() failure in dma-direct subsystem.
Who is affected
Linux systems with DMA encryption/decryption active.
Urgency
Medium priority; memory leak in DMA handling should be patched.
Action
Apply Linux kernel patch addressing CVE-2024-35939.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
medium — CVSS 5.5
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-35939

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Referenced CVEs

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CVE-2024-35939coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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