CVE-2026-68279: drm/dp/mst: fix OOB reads in remote DPCD/I2C sideband reply parsers
Published Aug 10, 2026
·Updated
drm/dp/mst: fix OOB reads in remote DPCD/I2C sideband reply parsers
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux 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·12:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:02 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:20 PM
Description
Aug 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:13 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:13 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:13 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-68279?
CVE-2026-68279 has a risk rating of 17.
2
What does CVE-2026-68279 affect?
CVE-2026-68279 affects the Linux kernel's handling of OOB reads in remote DPCD/I2C sideband reply parsers.
3
How do I fix CVE-2026-68279?
To fix CVE-2026-68279, update the Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been resolved.
4
What are the implications of CVE-2026-68279?
CVE-2026-68279 could potentially lead to out-of-bounds memory access, resulting in crashes or data leakage.
5
When was CVE-2026-68279 published?
CVE-2026-68279 was published on August 10, 2026.