CVE-2026-68446
kernel: drm/vmwgfx: Validate vmw_surface_metadata::array_size
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 12, 2026
Updated · August 31, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the drm/vmwgfx component of the Linux kernel. This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of the vmw_surface_metadata::array_size field, which is supplied by userspace. An attacker could exploit this by providing a malformed array_size value, potentially leading to unexpected system behavior or a denial of service (DoS).
Statement
This issue affects VMware vmwgfx virtual GPU guests. vmw_surface_metadata::array_size from userspace was not validated against shader model limits, potentially allowing out-of-bounds access. Systems not using vmwgfx are not affected.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-805 · Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value