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CVE-2026-93052

kernel: misc: bcm-vk: Use acquire/release for msgq_inited

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

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 Improper memory ordering during the initialization of message queues can cause other kernel components to read outdated queue information.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 · 5.5
CVSS: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