CVE-2026-68244: drm/i915/gem: Do not leak siblings[] on proto context error
Published Aug 10, 2026
·Updated
drm/i915/gem: Do not leak siblings[] on proto context error
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.143.1-1<6.6.150.1-1
6.6.150.1-1
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.150.1-1
Event History
Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:01 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:20 PM
Description
Aug 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:04 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:04 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-68244?
The severity of CVE-2026-68244 is rated at 15.
2
What does CVE-2026-68244 affect?
CVE-2026-68244 affects the Linux kernel, specifically within the drm/i915/gem module.
3
How do I fix CVE-2026-68244?
To fix CVE-2026-68244, update your Linux kernel to the patched version provided by your distribution.
4
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2026-68244?
Exploiting CVE-2026-68244 could lead to leaking sensitive information through the siblings[] array.
5
What triggers the CVE-2026-68244 vulnerability?
The CVE-2026-68244 vulnerability is triggered during an error in processing a user extension after a successful context creation.