CVE-2026-43131
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Null Pointer Dereference in AMD GPU Linux Kernel Driver

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-08

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/pm: Fix null pointer dereference issue If SMU is disabled, during RAS initialization, there will be null pointer dereference issue here.
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-08
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-43131
EUVD
EUVD-2026-27693
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Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel to 6.19.6 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a null pointer dereference issue in the Linux kernel, specifically in the drm/amd/pm component. It occurs during RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability) initialization if the SMU (System Management Unit) is disabled.

Impact Analysis

The null pointer dereference can cause the Linux kernel to crash or behave unpredictably during the initialization process, potentially leading to system instability or denial of service.

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