CVE-2026-74445: drm/vmwgfx: reject DX_BIND_QUERY without a DX context
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
drm/vmwgfx: reject DXBINDQUERY without a DX context
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.150.1-1<6.6.152.1-1
6.6.152.1-1
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 6.6.152.1-1
Event History
Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:26 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
Description
Sep 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:53 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:53 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-74445?
CVE-2026-74445 has a risk severity rating of 40.
2
How does CVE-2026-74445 affect the Linux kernel?
CVE-2026-74445 affects the Linux kernel by allowing userspace to trigger a NULL pointer dereference via the vmwgfx driver.
3
How do I fix CVE-2026-74445?
To fix CVE-2026-74445, update to the patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
4
What components are impacted by CVE-2026-74445?
CVE-2026-74445 impacts the drm/vmwgfx subsystem of the Linux kernel.
5
Can CVE-2026-74445 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2026-74445 can potentially be exploited locally through any render-node file descriptor.