CVE-2026-68249: drm/amdgpu/sdma5.0: replace BUG_ON() with WARN_ON()
Published Aug 10, 2026
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/amdgpu/sdma5.0: replace BUGON() with WARNON()
There's no need to crash the kernel for these cases.
(cherry picked from commit 8d144a0eb09537055841af48c9e7c2d4cd48e84d)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-68249?
The severity of CVE-2026-68249 is rated at 34.
2
What does CVE-2026-68249 address?
CVE-2026-68249 addresses an improvement in the Linux kernel that changes instances of BUG_ON() to WARN_ON() in the drm/amdgpu/sdma5.0 module.
3
How can I mitigate CVE-2026-68249?
Mitigation for CVE-2026-68249 involves updating the Linux kernel to a version that includes the fix.
4
What are the implications of CVE-2026-68249?
CVE-2026-68249 reduces the risk of kernel crashes by replacing critical error handling with warnings.
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In which components of the Linux kernel does CVE-2026-68249 occur?
CVE-2026-68249 occurs in the drm/amdgpu/sdma5.0 component of the Linux kernel.