CVE-2026-68269: drm/i915/gem: Add missing nospec on parallel submit slot

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

drm/i915/gem: Add missing nospec on parallel submit slot

Add missing Spectre mitigation for userspace controlled parallel submission slot.

Discovered using AI-assisted static analysis confirmed by Intel Product Security.

(cherry picked from commit 15b9353deff3cf72331c387780de3cf9c316b643)

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-2026-68269?

CVE-2026-68269 has a risk score of 23, indicating it is a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I mitigate CVE-2026-68269?

Mitigation for CVE-2026-68269 involves applying the latest kernel updates that include the Spectre mitigation for userspace controlled parallel submission.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-68269?

CVE-2026-68269 affects systems using the Linux kernel with the relevant Intel graphics drivers.

4

What does CVE-2026-68269 involve?

CVE-2026-68269 involves a missing Spectre mitigation specifically in the drm/i915 subsystem during parallel submission.

5

Is CVE-2026-68269 being actively exploited?

There is currently no public information indicating that CVE-2026-68269 is being actively exploited.

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