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

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

drm/amdkfd: hold eventmutex while checkpointing CRIU events

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux 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.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.152.1-1
  2. 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
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Aug 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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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