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CVE-2025-68235
nouveau/firmware: Add missing kfree() of nvkm_falcon_fw::boot
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nouveau/firmware: Add missing kfree() of nvkm_falcon_fw::boot nvkm_falcon_fw::boot is allocated, but no one frees it. This causes a kmemleak warning. Make sure this data is deallocated.

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Published Date :

Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Ensure kernel memory is properly deallocated to prevent leaks.
  • Review memory allocation and deallocation logic.
  • Add missing kfree() calls for allocated resources.
  • Test to confirm kmemleak warnings are resolved.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-68235.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2bba02a39bfb383bd1a95868d532c0917e38f9e7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6492add9a3a163d5e0390428d2636adc3e61b883
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d1977b4ae5c50e1aafc5c51500fc08bd7afd6a0
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/949f1fd2225baefbea2995afa807dba5cbdb6bd3
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Dec. 16, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nouveau/firmware: Add missing kfree() of nvkm_falcon_fw::boot nvkm_falcon_fw::boot is allocated, but no one frees it. This causes a kmemleak warning. Make sure this data is deallocated.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2bba02a39bfb383bd1a95868d532c0917e38f9e7
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6492add9a3a163d5e0390428d2636adc3e61b883
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d1977b4ae5c50e1aafc5c51500fc08bd7afd6a0
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/949f1fd2225baefbea2995afa807dba5cbdb6bd3
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