xfdesktop leaks memory when repeatedly reconnecting display

[elcomandantetibi]

xfdesktop4 memory usage increases continuously while repeatedly reconnecting HDMI cable (RSS and VSZ memory usage as reported by both ps and top). This may not happen with a DisplayPort cable.

This issue has been reported to XFCE bug tracker: https://bugzilla.xfce.org/show_bug.cgi?id=14844

ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 18.04
Package: xfdesktop4 4.12.3-4ubuntu2
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.15.0-38.41-generic 4.15.18
Uname: Linux 4.15.0-38-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.4
Architecture: amd64
CurrentDesktop: XFCE
Date: Mon Nov 12 16:12:51 2018
InstallationDate: Installed on 2018-11-12 (0 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS "Bionic Beaver" - Release amd64 (20180725)
SourcePackage: xfdesktop4
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

[Sean Davis (bluesabre)]

Fixed back in 2019. Marking as resolved.