CVE-2026-53066: drm/sun4i: backend: fix error pointer dereference

Published Jun 24, 2026
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Updated

drm/sun4i: backend: fix error pointer dereference

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.139.1-1<6.6.143.1-1
6.6.143.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=4.17<6.1.175
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.141
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.91
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.33
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.10

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 6.6.143.1-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (drivers/gpu/drm/sun4i/sun4i_backend.c) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch drm/sun4i: backend: fix error pointer dereference
  3. Compensating control

    Apply the fix for error pointer dereference in drm_atomic_get_plane_state() by adding an ERR_PTR() / IS_ERR() check before dereferencing the returned plane_state in sun4i_backend_atomic_check() (drivers/gpu/drm/sun4i/sun4i_backend.c around the referenced line 496).

Event History

Jun 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:14 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:14 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-53066?

CVE-2026-53066 has a risk score of 27.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-53066?

To fix CVE-2026-53066, ensure that the error pointer in the drm_atomic_get_plane_state() function is properly checked.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-53066?

CVE-2026-53066 affects the Linux kernel.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-53066?

CVE-2026-53066 is an error pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

5

When was CVE-2026-53066 published?

CVE-2026-53066 was published on June 24, 2026.

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