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{
  "EnableConfigs": [
    "DAMON_SYSFS"
  ],
  "FocusSymbols": [
    "damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs",
    "nr_schemes_store"
  ],
  "Reasoning": "The patch fixes a memory leak / incorrect kobject put in the error path of `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` which is triggered when creating DAMON schemes via sysfs. Fuzzing the sysfs interface for DAMON schemes can help verify the fix and find similar issues.",
  "WorthFuzzing": true
}

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{
  "PatchDiff": "commit f9baf4114a51068024d489d130cc3238b9a0da16\nAuthor: syz-cluster \u003ctriage@syzkaller.com\u003e\nDate:   Wed Jul 8 19:17:02 2026 +0000\n\n    syz-cluster: applied patch under review\n\ndiff --git a/mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c b/mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c\nindex 329cfd0bbe9f32..0668a0e5397133 100644\n--- a/mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c\n+++ b/mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c\n@@ -2516,12 +2516,12 @@ static int damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs(struct damon_sysfs_scheme *scheme)\n \t\tgoto put_filters_watermarks_quotas_access_pattern_out;\n \terr = damon_sysfs_scheme_set_tried_regions(scheme);\n \tif (err)\n-\t\tgoto put_tried_regions_out;\n+\t\tgoto put_stats_out;\n \treturn 0;\n \n-put_tried_regions_out:\n-\tkobject_put(\u0026scheme-\u003etried_regions-\u003ekobj);\n-\tscheme-\u003etried_regions = NULL;\n+put_stats_out:\n+\tkobject_put(\u0026scheme-\u003estats-\u003ekobj);\n+\tscheme-\u003estats = NULL;\n put_filters_watermarks_quotas_access_pattern_out:\n \tkobject_put(\u0026scheme-\u003eops_filters-\u003ekobj);\n \tscheme-\u003eops_filters = NULL;\n"
}

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{
  "EnableConfigs": [
    "DAMON_SYSFS"
  ],
  "FocusSymbols": [
    "damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs",
    "nr_schemes_store"
  ],
  "Reasoning": "The patch fixes a memory leak / incorrect kobject put in the error path of `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` which is triggered when creating DAMON schemes via sysfs. Fuzzing the sysfs interface for DAMON schemes can help verify the fix and find similar issues.",
  "WorthFuzzing": true
}

You are an expert Linux kernel maintainer.
Your job is to review a provided patch series and determine
if it makes functional changes to the kernel that should be fuzzed.

IMPORTANT: The changes have ALREADY been applied and committed as the HEAD commit in
your workspace. Do NOT rely on your internal knowledge of the kernel. You must actively
use your code access tools to examine the actual source code and confirm any assumptions.

Return WorthFuzzing=false if the patch only contains:
- Modifications to Documentation/, Kconfig files, or code comments.
- Purely decorative changes, such as logging (e.g., pr_err, printk) or tracepoints.
- Changes to numeric constants or macros that do not functionally alter execution flow.
- Code paths that are impossible to reach in virtualized environments like GCE or QEMU,
even when utilizing software-emulated hardware (e.g., usb gadget, mac80211_hwsim).

If it modifies reachable core kernel logic, drivers, or architectures, use your code search
tools to verify the code can be executed, then return WorthFuzzing=true.

When returning WorthFuzzing=true, you MUST ALSO:
1. Extract any specific kernel functions that should be heavily fuzzed into FocusSymbols.
   Avoid listing generic hot-path functions to prevent skewed test distributions.
2. Identify any specific CONFIG_ options required to properly test this new/modified feature.
   Go and look into the Kconfig files and check for ifdefs around the code, do not make assumptions.
   Do not list too generic configs (we already have them enabled). Only list those that
   specifically cover the modified code. List them in the EnableConfigs output array,
   and DO NOT add a 'CONFIG_' prefix (e.g., return "NET_IPV4" instead of "CONFIG_NET_IPV4").
Prefer calling several tools at the same time to save round-trips.


Use set-results tool to provide results of the analysis.
It must be called exactly once before the final reply.
Ignore results of this tool.

For your convenience, here is the diff of the changes:
commit f9baf4114a51068024d489d130cc3238b9a0da16
Author: syz-cluster <triage@syzkaller.com>
Date:   Wed Jul 8 19:17:02 2026 +0000

    syz-cluster: applied patch under review

diff --git a/mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c b/mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c
index 329cfd0bbe9f32..0668a0e5397133 100644
--- a/mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c
+++ b/mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c
@@ -2516,12 +2516,12 @@ static int damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs(struct damon_sysfs_scheme *scheme)
 		goto put_filters_watermarks_quotas_access_pattern_out;
 	err = damon_sysfs_scheme_set_tried_regions(scheme);
 	if (err)
-		goto put_tried_regions_out;
+		goto put_stats_out;
 	return 0;
 
-put_tried_regions_out:
-	kobject_put(&scheme->tried_regions->kobj);
-	scheme->tried_regions = NULL;
+put_stats_out:
+	kobject_put(&scheme->stats->kobj);
+	scheme->stats = NULL;
 put_filters_watermarks_quotas_access_pattern_out:
 	kobject_put(&scheme->ops_filters->kobj);
 	scheme->ops_filters = NULL;

gemini-3.1-pro-preview

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							input: 1961
							output: 43
							thoughts: 124
						

**Examining the DAMON Scheme Error Handling Patch**

Okay, so I'm looking at this patch for `mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c`. It seems to be focused on improving the error handling within the `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` function. From what I can tell, the core of the change revolves around correcting a `goto` statement and renaming a label within this function. Specifically, it's swapping `goto put_tried_regions_out;` for `goto put_stats_out;` and renaming the label. Crucially, the target of the `put_` operation appears to be changing from `scheme->tried_regions->kobj` to `scheme->stats->kobj`. Let me dive into `mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c` and take a closer look at `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` to understand the implications of this change and why it's necessary. I need to trace the context of these objects to figure out why this correction is being made and make sure the resources are being freed correctly. This should be a fairly straightforward error handling tweak.

{
  "Expression": "damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs",
  "PathPrefix": "mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c"
}

{
  "Output": "mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c=2476=static int damon_sysfs_scheme_set_tried_regions(\n--\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2494-\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c:2495:static int damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs(struct damon_sysfs_scheme *scheme)\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2496-{\n--\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c=2696=static int damon_sysfs_schemes_add_dirs(struct damon_sysfs_schemes *schemes,\n--\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2727-\t\t\tgoto out;\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c:2728:\t\terr = damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs(scheme);\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2729-\t\tif (err)\n"
}

gemini-3.1-pro-preview

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							input: 2642
							output: 41
							thoughts: 17
						

Okay, let's dive into `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs`. I'm going to approach this with the understanding that this function likely plays a key role in the Data Access Monitor (DAMON) system, probably concerning how the sysfs interface interacts with defining new monitoring schemes. My initial thought is to break down what it does step-by-step. I'm already anticipating the typical setup: creating directories within the `sysfs` filesystem to expose the configurable parameters for a new DAMON scheme. I need to understand what information it's extracting, how it handles potential errors, and what the overall structure and naming conventions of those directories are. Specifically, I'm interested in the relationship between the scheme's metadata and its representation in sysfs. Does it build the directory structure dynamically? Is there some validation of the input parameters? I need to analyze how it ties a specific DAMON monitoring scheme, as defined within the kernel, to its user-facing sysfs interface. I'll expect to see directory creation, permission setting, and potentially even some file creation and population. The goal is to comprehend the underlying mechanisms that allow configuration of DAMON schemes via the sysfs interface, as I know this is a critical component for interacting with the DAMON subsystem. So, I need to know how it translates kernel-internal data structures into a user-visible and configurable sysfs structure.

{
  "File": "mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c",
  "FirstLine": 2495,
  "LineCount": 50
}

{
  "Contents": "2495:\tstatic int damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs(struct damon_sysfs_scheme *scheme)\n2496:\t{\n2497:\t\tint err;\n2498:\t\n2499:\t\terr = damon_sysfs_scheme_set_access_pattern(scheme);\n2500:\t\tif (err)\n2501:\t\t\treturn err;\n2502:\t\terr = damos_sysfs_set_dests(scheme);\n2503:\t\tif (err)\n2504:\t\t\tgoto rmdir_put_access_pattern_out;\n2505:\t\terr = damon_sysfs_scheme_set_quotas(scheme);\n2506:\t\tif (err)\n2507:\t\t\tgoto put_dests_out;\n2508:\t\terr = damon_sysfs_scheme_set_watermarks(scheme);\n2509:\t\tif (err)\n2510:\t\t\tgoto rmdir_put_quotas_access_pattern_out;\n2511:\t\terr = damos_sysfs_set_filter_dirs(scheme);\n2512:\t\tif (err)\n2513:\t\t\tgoto put_watermarks_quotas_access_pattern_out;\n2514:\t\terr = damon_sysfs_scheme_set_stats(scheme);\n2515:\t\tif (err)\n2516:\t\t\tgoto put_filters_watermarks_quotas_access_pattern_out;\n2517:\t\terr = damon_sysfs_scheme_set_tried_regions(scheme);\n2518:\t\tif (err)\n2519:\t\t\tgoto put_stats_out;\n2520:\t\treturn 0;\n2521:\t\n2522:\tput_stats_out:\n2523:\t\tkobject_put(\u0026scheme-\u003estats-\u003ekobj);\n2524:\t\tscheme-\u003estats = NULL;\n2525:\tput_filters_watermarks_quotas_access_pattern_out:\n2526:\t\tkobject_put(\u0026scheme-\u003eops_filters-\u003ekobj);\n2527:\t\tscheme-\u003eops_filters = NULL;\n2528:\t\tkobject_put(\u0026scheme-\u003ecore_filters-\u003ekobj);\n2529:\t\tscheme-\u003ecore_filters = NULL;\n2530:\t\tkobject_put(\u0026scheme-\u003efilters-\u003ekobj);\n2531:\t\tscheme-\u003efilters = NULL;\n2532:\tput_watermarks_quotas_access_pattern_out:\n2533:\t\tkobject_put(\u0026scheme-\u003ewatermarks-\u003ekobj);\n2534:\t\tscheme-\u003ewatermarks = NULL;\n2535:\trmdir_put_quotas_access_pattern_out:\n2536:\t\tdamon_sysfs_quotas_rm_dirs(scheme-\u003equotas);\n2537:\t\tkobject_put(\u0026scheme-\u003equotas-\u003ekobj);\n2538:\t\tscheme-\u003equotas = NULL;\n2539:\tput_dests_out:\n2540:\t\tkobject_put(\u0026scheme-\u003edests-\u003ekobj);\n2541:\t\tscheme-\u003edests = NULL;\n2542:\trmdir_put_access_pattern_out:\n2543:\t\tdamon_sysfs_access_pattern_rm_dirs(scheme-\u003eaccess_pattern);\n2544:\t\tkobject_put(\u0026scheme-\u003eaccess_pattern-\u003ekobj);\n"
}

gemini-3.1-pro-preview

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							input: 3869
							output: 33
							thoughts: 141
						

**Analyzing a DAMON Sysfs Fix**

Okay, so I'm looking at this patch and it's addressing a memory leak, or more precisely, an incorrect `kobject_put` call in the error handling of `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs`. Right away, I see this is a potential vulnerability, even if it's in an error path, a resource leak can often lead to denial of service, or worse, instability.

I see that `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` is called by `damon_sysfs_schemes_add_dirs`, which is called by `damon_sysfs_context_add_dirs`. This screams DAMON sysfs interface to me. And DAMON is, as I recall, Data Access Monitor. This also seems to be part of the user interface for DAMON.

The question then is, should I bother fuzzing this? My gut says yes. It's touching the sysfs directory creation, and it's functional, meaning it has a behavioral impact. If the error path is triggered under the right conditions, a fuzzer could definitely expose this leak. Time to find the DAMON sysfs configuration and see how it works.

{
  "Expression": "config DAMON_SYSFS",
  "PathPrefix": "mm/damon/Kconfig"
}

{
  "Output": "mm/damon/Kconfig=56=config DAMON_VADDR_KUNIT_TEST\n--\nmm/damon/Kconfig-67-\nmm/damon/Kconfig:68:config DAMON_SYSFS\nmm/damon/Kconfig-69-\tbool \"DAMON sysfs interface\"\n--\nmm/damon/Kconfig-75-\nmm/damon/Kconfig:76:config DAMON_SYSFS_KUNIT_TEST\nmm/damon/Kconfig-77-\tbool \"Test for damon sysfs interface\" if !KUNIT_ALL_TESTS\n"
}

gemini-3.1-pro-preview

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							input: 4463
							output: 43
							thoughts: 77
						

Okay, let's break this down.

**Diving into the DAMON Sysfs Implementation**

Right, so I'm focusing on the `DAMON_SYSFS` configuration. My initial target is the `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` function, because that's where the action is, so to speak. Specifically, I'm thinking about how new schemes get added via sysfs. This is important to understand the overall control flow.

Now, my line of reasoning is, *if* `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` is responsible for adding new scheme directories in the sysfs hierarchy, then I should investigate where and how that function is *triggered*. What calls it? Where is it used? I need to understand its relationship to the broader system. I want to build a clear mental model of the integration points. I need to understand the whole lifecycle. I want to see how these elements fit together. What are the dependencies? I'll probably look for the call sites, cross-reference with other related functions... the usual suspects. Let's see what else I need to investigate.

{
  "Expression": "damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs",
  "PathPrefix": "mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c"
}

{
  "Output": "mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c=2476=static int damon_sysfs_scheme_set_tried_regions(\n--\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2494-\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c:2495:static int damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs(struct damon_sysfs_scheme *scheme)\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2496-{\n--\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c=2696=static int damon_sysfs_schemes_add_dirs(struct damon_sysfs_schemes *schemes,\n--\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2727-\t\t\tgoto out;\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c:2728:\t\terr = damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs(scheme);\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2729-\t\tif (err)\n"
}

gemini-3.1-pro-preview

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							input: 5088
							output: 37
							thoughts: 36
						

Here's my take on the thought process, as if it were my own:

**Investigating the System Filesystem Interface**

Okay, so I'm trying to trace the lifecycle of these `damon_sysfs` directories, and it looks like `damon_sysfs_schemes_add_dirs` is being invoked by `damon_sysfs_context_add_dirs`. That's a reasonable assumption, given the naming conventions, but I need to confirm that's actually the case. It's important to build a mental map of how these things are wired together, especially when dealing with the sysfs interface and resource management. Let's dig into the code and verify this. I'm going to need to trace the call paths to be absolutely sure.

{
  "Expression": "damon_sysfs_schemes_add_dirs",
  "PathPrefix": "mm/damon/"
}

{
  "Output": "mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c=2682=void damon_sysfs_schemes_rm_dirs(struct damon_sysfs_schemes *schemes)\n--\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2695-\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c:2696:static int damon_sysfs_schemes_add_dirs(struct damon_sysfs_schemes *schemes,\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2697-\t\tint nr_schemes)\n--\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c=2752=static ssize_t nr_schemes_store(struct kobject *kobj,\n--\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2766-\t\treturn -EBUSY;\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c:2767:\terr = damon_sysfs_schemes_add_dirs(schemes, nr);\nmm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c-2768-\tmutex_unlock(\u0026damon_sysfs_lock);\n"
}

gemini-3.1-pro-preview

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							input: 5618
							output: 41
							thoughts: 101
						

**Diving into the DAMON Scheme Handling**

Okay, so I'm honing in on how DAMON manages its schemes via sysfs. I see `nr_schemes_store`, and that's the key function for the sysfs store. My mind maps out the process: writing to `nr_schemes` directly triggers `damon_sysfs_schemes_add_dirs`, which then, in turn, triggers the specific `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` function. Therefore, focusing on `nr_schemes_store` seems like the optimal approach to understand the core logic here.

I'll now head over to `mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c`, as that's where I expect to find the implementation of `nr_schemes_store` and dissect it in detail.

{
  "File": "mm/damon/sysfs-schemes.c",
  "FirstLine": 2752,
  "LineCount": 30
}

{
  "Contents": "2752:\tstatic ssize_t nr_schemes_store(struct kobject *kobj,\n2753:\t\t\tstruct kobj_attribute *attr, const char *buf, size_t count)\n2754:\t{\n2755:\t\tstruct damon_sysfs_schemes *schemes;\n2756:\t\tint nr, err = kstrtoint(buf, 0, \u0026nr);\n2757:\t\n2758:\t\tif (err)\n2759:\t\t\treturn err;\n2760:\t\tif (nr \u003c 0)\n2761:\t\t\treturn -EINVAL;\n2762:\t\n2763:\t\tschemes = container_of(kobj, struct damon_sysfs_schemes, kobj);\n2764:\t\n2765:\t\tif (!mutex_trylock(\u0026damon_sysfs_lock))\n2766:\t\t\treturn -EBUSY;\n2767:\t\terr = damon_sysfs_schemes_add_dirs(schemes, nr);\n2768:\t\tmutex_unlock(\u0026damon_sysfs_lock);\n2769:\t\tif (err)\n2770:\t\t\treturn err;\n2771:\t\treturn count;\n2772:\t}\n2773:\t\n2774:\tstatic void damon_sysfs_schemes_release(struct kobject *kobj)\n2775:\t{\n2776:\t\tkfree(container_of(kobj, struct damon_sysfs_schemes, kobj));\n2777:\t}\n2778:\t\n2779:\tstatic struct kobj_attribute damon_sysfs_schemes_nr_attr =\n2780:\t\t\t__ATTR_RW_MODE(nr_schemes, 0600);\n2781:\t\n"
}

gemini-3.1-pro-preview

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							input: 6420
							output: 33
							thoughts: 79
						

Okay, let's break this down.

**Analyzing DAMON's Sysfs Interface for Configuration**

Right, so `nr_schemes_store`, that's the sysfs write handler for the number of schemes. Confirmed. That means my primary focus for this is the relationship between `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` and `nr_schemes_store`. I need to understand how these interact within the sysfs structure.

Now, before I dig too deep, let's just do a quick sanity check. I need to make sure I haven't missed any other dependencies or related configurations. I know `DAMON_SYSFS` depends on `DAMON` itself, but is there anything else? A quick scan for related symbols or configuration options would be wise, just to be thorough.

{
  "Expression": "config DAMON_SYSFS",
  "PathPrefix": "mm/damon/Kconfig"
}

{
  "Output": "mm/damon/Kconfig=56=config DAMON_VADDR_KUNIT_TEST\n--\nmm/damon/Kconfig-67-\nmm/damon/Kconfig:68:config DAMON_SYSFS\nmm/damon/Kconfig-69-\tbool \"DAMON sysfs interface\"\n--\nmm/damon/Kconfig-75-\nmm/damon/Kconfig:76:config DAMON_SYSFS_KUNIT_TEST\nmm/damon/Kconfig-77-\tbool \"Test for damon sysfs interface\" if !KUNIT_ALL_TESTS\n"
}

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							input: 6864
							output: 34
							thoughts: 21
						

Here's a summary of my thought process, as if I were reading the provided text:

**Delving into DAMON's System Configuration**

Okay, time to get my hands dirty and dive into the `mm/damon/Kconfig` file. I'm focusing specifically on the section related to `DAMON_SYSFS`. I know this configuration option is crucial. It's the gatekeeper to whether DAMON's interface via sysfs is enabled. Understanding this part of the Kconfig is key to configuring and interacting with the DAMON component through the Linux kernel's file system, which, by extension, tells me how DAMON is exposed to userspace. I'll be looking for the dependencies, default values, and any relationships this option has with other configuration variables. What are the build implications of this specific option, and how might it influence DAMON's runtime behavior.

{
  "File": "mm/damon/Kconfig",
  "FirstLine": 60,
  "LineCount": 20
}

{
  "Contents": "  60:\t\thelp\n  61:\t\t  This builds the DAMON virtual addresses operations Kunit test suite.\n  62:\t\n  63:\t\t  For more information on KUnit and unit tests in general, please refer\n  64:\t\t  to the KUnit documentation.\n  65:\t\n  66:\t\t  If unsure, say N.\n  67:\t\n  68:\tconfig DAMON_SYSFS\n  69:\t\tbool \"DAMON sysfs interface\"\n  70:\t\tdepends on DAMON \u0026\u0026 SYSFS\n  71:\t\tdefault DAMON\n  72:\t\thelp\n  73:\t\t  This builds the sysfs interface for DAMON.  The user space can use\n  74:\t\t  the interface for arbitrary data access monitoring.\n  75:\t\n  76:\tconfig DAMON_SYSFS_KUNIT_TEST\n  77:\t\tbool \"Test for damon sysfs interface\" if !KUNIT_ALL_TESTS\n  78:\t\tdepends on DAMON_SYSFS \u0026\u0026 KUNIT=y\n  79:\t\tdefault KUNIT_ALL_TESTS\n"
}

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							input: 7385
							output: 122
							thoughts: 155
						

**My Assessment of This DAMON Patch**

Okay, so the main thing I need to know is that this patch is pretty straightforward; it really just boils down to enabling `DAMON_SYSFS` in the config. That's it, at least from what I can see.

Functionally, this is a change to how errors are handled, specifically in `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs`. It sounds like there was a memory leak or an incorrect `kobject` `put` call. We should fuzz this.

My primary areas of focus will be `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` and `nr_schemes_store`. I need to poke around those functions, paying particular attention to their error paths when creating DAMON schemes through the sysfs interface. Fuzzing that interface seems like the best way to exercise the code and see if the fix holds up, and maybe shake out any other similar issues. Definitely time to set-results.

{
  "EnableConfigs": [
    "DAMON_SYSFS"
  ],
  "FocusSymbols": [
    "damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs",
    "nr_schemes_store"
  ],
  "Reasoning": "The patch fixes a memory leak / incorrect kobject put in the error path of `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` which is triggered when creating DAMON schemes via sysfs. Fuzzing the sysfs interface for DAMON schemes can help verify the fix and find similar issues.",
  "WorthFuzzing": true
}

{
  "EnableConfigs": [
    "DAMON_SYSFS"
  ],
  "FocusSymbols": [
    "damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs",
    "nr_schemes_store"
  ],
  "Reasoning": "The patch fixes a memory leak / incorrect kobject put in the error path of `damon_sysfs_scheme_add_dirs` which is triggered when creating DAMON schemes via sysfs. Fuzzing the sysfs interface for DAMON schemes can help verify the fix and find similar issues.",
  "WorthFuzzing": true
}