CVE-2026-63873: accel/amdxdna: Fix mm_struct reference leak in aie2_populate_range()

Published Jul 19, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

accel/amdxdna: Fix mmstruct reference leak in aie2populaterange()

aie2populaterange() jumps back to the again label without calling mmput(mm), leaking a reference to the mmstruct.

Add the missing mmput() before jumping to again.

Affected Software

141 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.16<6.18.36
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.13
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc7
debian/linux<7.0.13-1
7.0.13-1
linux/kernel>=6.16.0<6.18.36
6.18.36
linux/kernel>=6.19.0<7.0.13
7.0.13
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1
ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-azure*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*
ubuntu/linux-gcp*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*
ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*
ubuntu/linux-hwe*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*
ubuntu/linux-oem*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.0*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-gke*
ubuntu/linux-gke-5.15*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-intel-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.10*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.6*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-raspi2*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.17*
ubuntu/linux-aws-7.0<7.0.0-1012.12~24.04.1
7.0.0-1012.12~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.17*
ubuntu/linux-azure-7.0<7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1
7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-7.0<7.0.0-1013.13~24.04.1
7.0.0-1013.13~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-7.0<7.0.0-1011.11~24.04.1
7.0.0-1011.11~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.17*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-7.0<7.0.0-31.31~24.04.1
7.0.0-31.31~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.17*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-7.0<7.0.0-1018.18~24.04.1
7.0.0-1018.18~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.17*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.8*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.17*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-7.0<7.0.0-1011.11~24.04.1
7.0.0-1011.11~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.17*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-7.0<7.0.0-31.31.1~24.04.1
7.0.0-31.31.1~24.04.1
ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.17*
ubuntu/linux<7.0.0-31.31
7.0.0-31.31
ubuntu/linux-aws<7.0.0-1012.12
7.0.0-1012.12
ubuntu/linux-azure<7.0.0-1014.14
7.0.0-1014.14
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde<7.0.0-1013.13
7.0.0-1013.13
ubuntu/linux-gcp<7.0.0-1011.11
7.0.0-1011.11
ubuntu/linux-gke<7.0.0-1006.7
7.0.0-1006.7
ubuntu/linux-ibm<7.0.0-1013.13
7.0.0-1013.13
ubuntu/linux-nvidia<7.0.0-1018.18
7.0.0-1018.18
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-bos<7.0.0-2018.18
7.0.0-2018.18
ubuntu/linux-oem-7.0<7.0.0-1013.13
7.0.0-1013.13
ubuntu/linux-oracle<7.0.0-1011.11
7.0.0-1011.11
ubuntu/linux-raspi<7.0.0-1019.19
7.0.0-1019.19
ubuntu/linux-realtime<7.0.0-31.31.1
7.0.0-31.31.1
ubuntu/linux-riscv<7.0.0-31.31.1
7.0.0-31.31.1

Event History

Jul 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:18 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:18 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·03:16 PM
Severity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-63873?

CVE-2026-63873 has a risk score of 12, indicating a high level of severity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-63873?

To resolve CVE-2026-63873, ensure that the latest patches for the Linux kernel are applied, which include the fix for the reference leak in aie2_populate_range().

3

What impact does CVE-2026-63873 have on systems?

CVE-2026-63873 can lead to memory management issues due to a reference leak, potentially causing stability problems in affected systems.

4

Is CVE-2026-63873 publicly known?

Yes, CVE-2026-63873 was publicly disclosed on July 19, 2026.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-63873?

CVE-2026-63873 affects the Linux kernel, particularly in the accel/amdxdna component.

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