CVE-2026-52976 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe: Fix error cleanup in xe_exec_queue_create_ioctl() Two error handling issues exist in xe_exec_queue_create_ioctl(): 1. When xe_hw_engine_group_add_exec_queue() fails, the error path jumps to put_exec_queue which skips xe_exec_queue_kill(). If the VM is in preempt fence mode, xe_vm_add_compute_exec_queue() has already added the queue to the VM's compute exec queue list. Skipping the kill leaves the queue on that list, leading to a dangling pointer after the queue is freed. 2. When xa_alloc() fails after xe_hw_engine_group_add_exec_queue() has succeeded, the error path does not call xe_hw_engine_group_del_exec_queue() to remove the queue from the hw engine group list. The queue is then freed while still linked into the hw engine group, causing a use-after-free. Fix both by: - Changing the xe_hw_engine_group_add_exec_queue() failure path to jump to kill_exec_queue so that xe_exec_queue_kill() properly removes the queue from the VM's compute list. - Adding a del_hw_engine_group label before kill_exec_queue for the xa_alloc() failure path, which removes the queue from the hw engine group before proceeding with the rest of the cleanup. (cherry picked from commit 37c831f401746a45d510b312b0ed7a77b1e06ec8)
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's DRM XE subsystem can lead to privilege escalation through improper error handling in the execution queue management. Specifically, the issue arises in the 'xe_exec_queue_create_ioctl' function, where two error paths fail to properly clean up resources, potentially leaving behind dangling pointers or causing use-after-free conditions. This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available on the Linux kernel official website.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:42919 | redhat-SADP | |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:45192 | redhat-SADP | |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:52667 | redhat-SADP | |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:52764 | redhat-SADP | |
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-52976 | redhat-SADP | Third Party Advisory |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2492284 | redhat-SADP | Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
| https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-52976.json | redhat-SADP | Third Party Advisory |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1be55646d8a2035343b012dcb12210db7bb8b056 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/753b149d5a433eb19e0c1b0eb4526a6e26120d1f | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3cc22d4df3ed58439ea7e21daa54c3608e03b78 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f93b00161213a0fe9f7ff1d8498ee5ca9e0a5c43 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
| CWE-825 | Expired Pointer Dereference | redhat-SADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.12, < 6.12.91 >= 6.13, < 6.18.33 >= 6.19, < 7.0.10 7.1 rc1 |
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Change History
8 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |