CVE-2026-31488

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's AMD display component. This vulnerability arises from incorrect validation of display mode changes during Display Stream Compression (DSC) processing. A local attacker could exploit this by initiating specific display configuration changes, which may lead to a memory leak and a use-after-free error. This could result in system crashes, denial of service, or potentially allow the attacker to gain elevated privileges.

This is an Important flaw in the Linux kernel's AMD display driver, where incorrect handling of display mode changes during Display Stream Compression (DSC) processing can lead to a memory leak and use-after-free. A local attacker with the ability to initiate specific display configuration changes could exploit this to cause a denial of service or potentially escalate privileges. The vulnerability requires local access to the system.

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Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.