CVE-2026-68251: drm/amdgpu/sdma6.0: replace BUG_ON() with WARN_ON()

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

drm/amdgpu/sdma6.0: replace BUGON() with WARNON()

There's no need to crash the kernel for these cases.

(cherry picked from commit c17a508a7d652da3728f8bbc481bfffe96d65a87)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68251?

The severity level of CVE-2026-68251 is categorized as risk 34.

2

What changes were made in CVE-2026-68251?

CVE-2026-68251 replaces BUG_ON() with WARN_ON() in the Linux kernel's amdgpu driver to prevent kernel crashes.

3

How does CVE-2026-68251 affect my system?

CVE-2026-68251 reduces the likelihood of kernel crashes due to non-critical warnings, improving system stability.

4

In which version of the Linux Kernel is CVE-2026-68251 fixed?

CVE-2026-68251 is fixed starting from the Linux Kernel version that includes the commit cherry-picked from c17a508a7d652da3728f8bbc481bfffe96d65a87.

5

How do I mitigate risks associated with CVE-2026-68251?

To mitigate risks from CVE-2026-68251, ensure your Linux Kernel is updated to the latest version that includes this fix.

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