CVE-2026-43237: drm/amdgpu: Refactor amdgpu_gem_va_ioctl for Handling Last Fence Update and Timeline Management v4

Published May 6, 2026
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Updated

drm/amdgpu: Refactor amdgpugemvaioctl for Handling Last Fence Update and Timeline Management v4

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
AMD amdgpu
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.137.1-2
Linux Linux kernel>=6.16<6.18.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel drm/amdgpu to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch Refactor amdgpu_gem_va_ioctl for Handling Last Fence Update and Timeline Management v4

Event History

May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:28 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:08 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:08 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43237?

The severity of CVE-2026-43237 is classified as moderate, indicating potential risks to system stability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43237?

To fix CVE-2026-43237, update the AMD amdgpu driver to the latest version available.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2026-43237?

CVE-2026-43237 affects the AMD amdgpu driver in the Linux kernel.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-43237?

CVE-2026-43237 is a vulnerability related to improper handling of fence updates and timeline management.

5

Is CVE-2026-43237 remotely exploitable?

CVE-2026-43237 is not deemed remotely exploitable, as it requires local access to the affected system.

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