CVE-2026-93179
drm/amd/powerplay: fix VoltageObjectInfo zero-stride loop and OOB read
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/powerplay: fix VoltageObjectInfo zero-stride loop and OOB read Reject voltage objects whose usSize is smaller than the header or would advance the cursor past the table end, preventing an infinite loop or heap OOB read when the VBIOS supplies a malformed VoltageObjectInfo table.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 17, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 17, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-93179
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel.
- Apply the provided patch.
- Recompile the kernel if necessary.
- Restart the system.
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-2026-93179.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d3cc8e388464f485d0944b87b8f9426e637d082 | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83c680de6d41d627c077dedb24f89d9e5be0e2a2 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/powerplay: fix VoltageObjectInfo zero-stride loop and OOB read Reject voltage objects whose usSize is smaller than the header or would advance the cursor past the table end, preventing an infinite loop or heap OOB read when the VBIOS supplies a malformed VoltageObjectInfo table. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/93xxx/CVE-2026-93179.json">CVE-2026-93179</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d3cc8e388464f485d0944b87b8f9426e637d082 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83c680de6d41d627c077dedb24f89d9e5be0e2a2