CVE-2026-72386
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Memory Leak in Linux Kernel drm/panthor Driver

Publication date: 2026-08-15

Last updated on: 2026-08-15

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/panthor: Fix a leak when a group is evicted before the tiler OOM is serviced A group ref is tied to the pending tiler_oom_work, so we need to release it if the cancel was effective.

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Published
2026-08-15
Last Modified
2026-08-15
Generated
2026-08-15
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2026-08-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-72386
EUVD
EUVD-2026-59285

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel involves a memory leak in the drm/panthor driver. When a group is evicted before the tiler out-of-memory (OOM) service is handled, a reference tied to the pending tiler_oom_work is not properly released, leading to a resource leak.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the Linux kernel's drm/panthor driver and may not have direct network detection methods. Check kernel logs for drm/panthor errors or warnings using commands like 'dmesg | grep panthor' or 'journalctl -k | grep panthor'.

Impact Analysis

The impact includes potential system instability or performance degradation due to memory leaks. Systems running affected Linux kernel versions may experience resource exhaustion, leading to crashes or reduced functionality.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the fix for this vulnerability. Monitor kernel updates from your distribution and apply them promptly.

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