CVE-2026-93052
kernel: misc: bcm-vk: Use acquire/release for msgq_inited
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 17, 2026
Updated · October 20, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's bcm-vk driver. Improper memory ordering during the initialization of message queues can cause other kernel components to read outdated queue information. This occurs when the msgq_inited flag is set before the message queue data is fully synchronized, leading to a state where readers perceive the queue as initialized but access stale data. This data inconsistency could potentially result in unpredictable system behavior or a denial of service.
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-367 · Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition