CVE-2026-74446: drm/amdkfd: hold event_mutex while checkpointing CRIU events

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

drm/amdkfd: hold eventmutex while checkpointing CRIU events

kfdcriucheckpointevents() counts the entries in p->eventidr via kfdgetnumevents(), allocates an array sized to that count, and then walks the same IDR to fill it. Neither the count nor the walk holds p->eventmutex.

The CRIU checkpoint caller holds only p->mutex. Event create and destroy (kfdeventcreate()/kfdeventdestroy()) take p->eventmutex and do not take p->mutex, so a second thread in the same process can insert or remove events between the count and the walk. If an event is inserted, the walk iterates more entries than were counted and writes past the end of the evprivs allocation; if an event is removed, the walk dereferences an entry that is being freed.

Hold p->eventmutex across the count and the walk so both observe a consistent view of p->eventidr. The lock is released before copytouser(), which only touches the local buffer. The caller already holds p->mutex and the create/destroy paths never take p->mutex, so the p->mutex -> p->eventmutex order is not inverted and no deadlock is introduced.

(cherry picked from commit ff57e223ab105795b05d3ef3f3c35a5a441bcbaa)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Update the drm/amdkfd CRIU checkpoint implementation so kfd_criu_checkpoint_events() holds p->event_mutex across both (1) the count of entries in p->event_idr (via kfd_get_num_events()) and (2) the subsequent walk that fills the event array. This prevents concurrent event insert/remove from making the walk observe a different set than the counted size, which otherwise can lead to iterating more entries than counted and writing past the end.

    Linux kernel (drm/amdkfd) Locking order and coverage for CRIU event checkpointing = Hold p->event_mutex across both kfd_get_num_events() count and the kfd_criu_checkpoint_events() IDR walk/counting loop (ensure p->event_mutex is held from count through walk).

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:26 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-74446?

CVE-2026-74446 has a risk rating of 50.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-74446?

To fix CVE-2026-74446, update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version.

3

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2026-74446?

CVE-2026-74446 could lead to improper handling of KFD CRIU events, potentially causing system instability.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2026-74446?

CVE-2026-74446 affects the Linux kernel, particularly systems using the amdkfd component.

5

When was CVE-2026-74446 published?

CVE-2026-74446 was published on August 15, 2026.

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