CVE-2026-68277: drm/dp/mst: fix OOB reads on 2-byte fields in sideband reply parsers

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

drm/dp/mst: fix OOB reads on 2-byte fields in sideband reply parsers

Three sideband reply parsers read 16-bit fields as:

val = (raw->msg[idx] << 8) | (raw->msg[idx+1]);

and check bounds only after the fact. When idx == raw->curlen, raw->msg[idx+1] reads one byte past the received message data into the following struct fields (curchunklen, curchunkidx, curlen).

Affected functions: - drmdpsidebandparseenumpathresourcesack() fullpayloadbwnumber and availpayloadbwnumber fields - drmdpsidebandparseallocatepayloadack() allocatedpbn field - drmdpsidebandparsequerypayloadack() allocatedpbn field

Fix by using a single combined check (idx + 2 > curlen) before each 2-byte read. Since the check is strictly tighter than idx > curlen, no separate step is needed.

[added fixes tag]

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-2026-68277?

CVE-2026-68277 has a risk score of 15.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68277?

To fix CVE-2026-68277, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-68277?

CVE-2026-68277 is related to an out-of-bounds read in sideband reply parsers for the Linux kernel's DRM module.

4

What components are affected by CVE-2026-68277?

CVE-2026-68277 affects the DRM (Direct Rendering Manager) part of the Linux kernel.

5

When was CVE-2026-68277 published?

CVE-2026-68277 was published on August 10, 2026.

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