CVE-2026-72095: dma-fence: Make dma_fence_dedup_array() robust against 0-count input

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

dma-fence: Make dmafencededuparray() robust against 0-count input

dmafencededuparray() returns 1 when called with numfences == 0: the for-loop body never executes, j stays at 0, and the final return ++j yields 1. This contradicts both the kernel-doc ("Return: Number of unique fences remaining in the array") and the natural expectation that 0 input gives 0 output.

The caller dmafenceunwrapmerge() bails out via the if (count == 0 || count == 1) fast path and so is save.

But amdgpuuserqwait() could reach the dedup call with a zero local count and dereference an uninitialized fence slot in the array.

Make the contract match the documentation by returning 0 early. This also skips an unnecessary sort() call on an empty array.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:21 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72095?

CVE-2026-72095 has a risk rating of 37, indicating a significant security concern.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72095?

To fix CVE-2026-72095, ensure that you update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72095?

CVE-2026-72095 affects the Linux kernel, specifically relating to the dma_fence_dedup_array() function.

4

What does CVE-2026-72095 impact?

CVE-2026-72095 could potentially lead to unintended behaviors in systems that utilize the dma_fence_dedup_array() function.

5

When was CVE-2026-72095 published?

CVE-2026-72095 was published on August 15, 2026.

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