CVE-2026-43396 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe/sync: Fix user fence leak on alloc failure When dma_fence_chain_alloc() fails, properly release the user fence reference to prevent a memory leak. (cherry picked from commit a5d5634cde48a9fcd68c8504aa07f89f175074a0)
A memory leak vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux kernel's DRM XE sync component. The issue arose because the user fence reference was not properly released when the allocation of a DMA fence chain failed. This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been fixed. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available on the Linux kernel official website.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/05edc78eb4699e8e000a62aaa8dace50a17e19e3 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0879c3f04f67e2a1677c25dcc24669ce21eb6a6c | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8f90b33934b307f6e4599b9fae38aa1ee5441a7 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-401 | Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.18.1, < 6.18.20 >= 6.19, < 6.19.9 6.18 - 6.18 rc5 6.18 rc6 6.18 rc7 7.0 rc1 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 21, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |