CVE-2026-52976
kernel: drm/xe: Fix error cleanup in xe_exec_queue_create_ioctl()
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 24, 2026
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. Specifically, within the drm/xe graphics driver, two error handling issues in the xe_exec_queue_create_ioctl() function could lead to memory corruption. This could result in a dangling pointer or a use-after-free vulnerability. A local attacker could potentially exploit these issues to cause a system crash (denial of service) or gain elevated privileges.
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-825 · Expired Pointer Dereference