CVE-2026-74453: drm/vc4: Zero the tile state data array before each BIN job
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/vc4: Zero the tile state data array before each BIN job
The binner BO is a single 16MB buffer split into 512KB slots that are handed out to jobs at submission time and recycled as jobs complete, without ever being cleared. Each slot holds the job's Tile State Data Array (TSDA) at its start, followed by the tile allocation pool.
While the tile allocation pool is only walked by the render thread through branches the binner generated during the current job, the TSDA is the PTB's own per-tile bookkeeping and is consumed by the hardware itself. Although the kernel sets the "Auto-initialise Tile State Data Array" flag in the tile binning mode configuration, the PTB demonstrably still acts on stale tile state left by the slot's previous user: the binner ends up creating invalid command streams with invalid primitive streams and branches, which can cause GPU hangs as observed in [1][2].
Zero the TSDA when the job's binning slot is configured. This clears 48 bytes per tile (~24KB for a 1080p frame) in the submission path, and guarantees the PTB never sees another job's tile state.
The tile count is only checked for being non-zero today, so the 8-bit fields it comes from can describe a tile state array almost six times larger than the slot it has to live in. Bound it before the slot is handed out, since such size decides how much of the slot is left for the tile alloc pool.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
In drm/vc4, zero the tile state data array (TSDA) before each BIN job so PTB never sees stale per-tile bookkeeping from a prior job’s binning slot.
Linux kernel drm/vc4 (PTB tile binning mode) Zero the tile state data array (TSDA) before each BIN job = Enabled
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-74453?
CVE-2026-74453 has a risk rating of 33, indicating a moderate severity level.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74453?
To fix CVE-2026-74453, update the Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been resolved.
What components are affected by CVE-2026-74453?
CVE-2026-74453 affects the Linux kernel's vc4 DRM subsystem, specifically related to tile state data handling.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-74453?
Exploiting CVE-2026-74453 could potentially lead to memory corruption issues and unintended information disclosure.
When was CVE-2026-74453 published?
CVE-2026-74453 was published on August 15, 2026.