CVE-2026-98513
drm/nouveau: Fix runtime PM leak in nouveau_connector_detect()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/nouveau: Fix runtime PM leak in nouveau_connector_detect() If nvif_outp_edid_get() fails, nouveau_connector_detect() returns early without dropping the runtime PM reference taken at the start of the function, keeping the device powered on until the next successful detect. Balance the reference on the error path like the other exit paths do.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 18, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 18, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Apply the Linux kernel patch for nouveau.
- Ensure runtime PM references are correctly balanced.
- Test the nouveau driver after applying the fix.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Oct. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/nouveau: Fix runtime PM leak in nouveau_connector_detect() If nvif_outp_edid_get() fails, nouveau_connector_detect() returns early without dropping the runtime PM reference taken at the start of the function, keeping the device powered on until the next successful detect. Balance the reference on the error path like the other exit paths do. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/98xxx/CVE-2026-98513.json">CVE-2026-98513</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e04611d3735543bd80a67d9d13dc13f503746fb Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/59aa1f8c95941e623891d46c805e8fb1257b5a3d Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/780ad8e4df9f767806587d33b42372acf8fbe5e6 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87c2f8ce1100ccbbc40bfab067741edbd1f0ef02