CVE-2026-64154: drm/msm/adreno: Fix a reference leak in a6xx_gpu_init()

Published Jul 19, 2026
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Updated

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

drm/msm/adreno: Fix a reference leak in a6xxgpuinit()

In a6xxgpuinit(), node is obtained via ofparsephandle(). While there was a manual ofnodeput() at the end of the common path, several early error returns would bypass this call, resulting in a reference leak. Fix this by using the free(devicenode) cleanup handler to release the reference when the variable goes out of scope.

Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/700661/

Affected Software

6 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.5<7.0.11
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Patch 700661

Event History

Jul 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-64154?

CVE-2026-64154 has a severity rating of 9, indicating a critical vulnerability that requires immediate attention.

2

How does CVE-2026-64154 affect the Linux kernel?

CVE-2026-64154 affects the Linux kernel by introducing a reference leak in the a6xx_gpu_init() function, which could potentially lead to resource depletion.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-64154?

To fix CVE-2026-64154, you should apply the latest security patches provided for the Linux kernel that address this vulnerability.

4

What systems are impacted by CVE-2026-64154?

CVE-2026-64154 impacts systems running the affected versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the DRM/ MSM/ Adreno graphics driver.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-64154 before applying a patch?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2026-64154 other than updating to the patched version of the Linux kernel.

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