CVE-2026-64215
drm/msm/a6xx: Check kzalloc return in a8xx_hfi_send_perf_table
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/a6xx: Check kzalloc return in a8xx_hfi_send_perf_table Check the return value of kzalloc() to prevent a NULL pointer dereference on allocation failure. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/721342/
INFO
Published Date :
July 24, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 11, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
- Verify kernel configuration for memory allocation checks.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-64215.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/17c993bf44a54afd1fde184ba7f9c287dfc2632e | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5c7a7f452b885bfbe102bd3a057a5f496802f8b | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.19 up to (excluding) 7.0.11 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/17c993bf44a54afd1fde184ba7f9c287dfc2632e Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5c7a7f452b885bfbe102bd3a057a5f496802f8b Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '06cfbca0e1c6e26855564fd48bb3babb9c66f446', 'lessThan': '17c993bf44a54afd1fde184ba7f9c287dfc2632e', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '06cfbca0e1c6e26855564fd48bb3babb9c66f446', 'lessThan': 'b5c7a7f452b885bfbe102bd3a057a5f496802f8b', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/gpu/drm/msm/adreno/a6xx_hfi.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.19'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.19', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.0.11', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/gpu/drm/msm/adreno/a6xx_hfi.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/a6xx: Check kzalloc return in a8xx_hfi_send_perf_table Check the return value of kzalloc() to prevent a NULL pointer dereference on allocation failure. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/721342/ Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/17c993bf44a54afd1fde184ba7f9c287dfc2632e Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5c7a7f452b885bfbe102bd3a057a5f496802f8b