CVE-2026-43337 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix NULL pointer dereference in dcn401_init_hw() dcn401_init_hw() assumes that update_bw_bounding_box() is valid when entering the update path. However, the existing condition: ((!fams2_enable && update_bw_bounding_box) || freq_changed) does not guarantee this, as the freq_changed branch can evaluate to true independently of the callback pointer. This can result in calling update_bw_bounding_box() when it is NULL. Fix this by separating the update condition from the pointer checks and ensuring the callback, dc->clk_mgr, and bw_params are validated before use. Fixes the below: ../dc/hwss/dcn401/dcn401_hwseq.c:367 dcn401_init_hw() error: we previously assumed 'dc->res_pool->funcs->update_bw_bounding_box' could be null (see line 362) (cherry picked from commit 86117c5ab42f21562fedb0a64bffea3ee5fcd477)
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's handling of AMD graphics in the DCN401 display sequence. The issue arises in the 'dcn401_init_hw()' function, which incorrectly assumes that the 'update_bw_bounding_box()' callback is valid before it is called. The existing condition can allow the 'freq_changed' branch to evaluate as true, independent of whether the callback pointer is valid, leading to a dereference of a NULL pointer. This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can apply the latest patches available in the Linux kernel stable tree to address this vulnerability.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/10c13c111d0d7f8e101c742feff264fc98e3f9f7 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d4a6f0702c5211e0be8b688c5fc24f082ec74d6 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e927b36ae18b66b49219eaa9f46edc7b4fdbb25e | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-476 | NULL Pointer Dereference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.11.3, < 6.18.22 >= 6.19, < 6.19.12 6.12 - 7.0 rc1 7.0 rc2 7.0 rc3 7.0 rc4 7.0 rc5 7.0 rc6 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |