CVE-2026-68430: drm/amdgpu/gfx8: drop unecessary BUG_ON()
Published Aug 12, 2026
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/amdgpu/gfx8: drop unecessary BUGON()
There's no need to crash the kernel for this case.
(cherry picked from commit 4d7c25208ca612b754f3bf39e9f16e725b828891)
Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux Kernel
Event History
Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:07 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:17 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-68430?
CVE-2026-68430 has a risk rating of 22.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-68430?
To fix CVE-2026-68430, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What does CVE-2026-68430 affect?
CVE-2026-68430 affects the Linux kernel specifically in the drm/amdgpu/gfx8 module.
4
What was the issue with CVE-2026-68430?
CVE-2026-68430 involved the removal of an unnecessary BUG_ON() that caused kernel crashes.
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Is CVE-2026-68430 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2026-68430 is not considered a critical vulnerability due to its nature of not crashing the kernel.