CVE-2026-68246
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AMDGPU GFX11 Kernel BUG_ON Replacement Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-10

Last updated on: 2026-08-10

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu/gfx11: replace BUG_ON() with WARN_ON() There's no need to crash the kernel for these cases. (cherry picked from commit daa62107452d2451787c4248ca38fa2d1a0cbefd)

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Published
2026-08-10
Last Modified
2026-08-10
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2026-08-10
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2026-08-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-68246
EUVD
EUVD-2026-55347

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a flaw in the Linux kernel's AMD GPU driver for graphics version 11. The issue is that the kernel uses BUG_ON() to handle certain error cases, which forces the system to crash when triggered.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the Linux kernel's AMD GPU driver (gfx11) and does not have a direct network detection method. It can be detected by checking kernel logs for WARN_ON() messages related to the AMD GPU driver after applying the fix.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this flaw could cause the system to crash unexpectedly, leading to denial of service. It does not appear to allow arbitrary code execution or data theft.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your Linux kernel to the version that includes the fix for this vulnerability. The fix replaces BUG_ON() with WARN_ON() to prevent kernel crashes. Check your distribution's security updates or kernel release notes for the patched version.

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