CVE-2026-46197: drm/amdkfd: validate SVM ioctl nattr against buffer size

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

drm/amdkfd: validate SVM ioctl nattr against buffer size

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.14<5.15.209
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.175
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.140
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.90
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.32
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.9
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.139.1-1<6.6.141.1-1
6.6.141.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.141.1-1

Event History

May 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:40 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 29, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46197?

The severity of CVE-2026-46197 is rated high, with a score of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46197?

To fix CVE-2026-46197, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What vulnerability does CVE-2026-46197 address?

CVE-2026-46197 addresses a vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to validating the SVM ioctl nattr against buffer size to prevent out-of-bounds access.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-46197 have?

CVE-2026-46197 can allow an attacker to exploit out-of-bounds buffer access, potentially leading to code execution or system compromise.

5

Is CVE-2026-46197 present in all versions of the Linux kernel?

CVE-2026-46197 is specific to certain versions of the Linux kernel prior to the inclusion of the relevant patches.

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