CVE-2026-74446
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Race Condition in Linux Kernel AMDKFD CRIU Event Handling

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-74446, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

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/amdkfd: hold event_mutex while checkpointing CRIU events kfd_criu_checkpoint_events() counts the entries in p->event_idr via kfd_get_num_events(), allocates an array sized to that count, and then walks the same IDR to fill it. Neither the count nor the walk holds p->event_mutex. The CRIU checkpoint caller holds only p->mutex. Event create and destroy (kfd_event_create()/kfd_event_destroy()) take p->event_mutex and do not take p->mutex, so a second thread in the same process can insert or remove events between the count and the walk. If an event is inserted, the walk iterates more entries than were counted and writes past the end of the ev_privs allocation; if an event is removed, the walk dereferences an entry that is being freed. Hold p->event_mutex across the count and the walk so both observe a consistent view of p->event_idr. The lock is released before copy_to_user(), which only touches the local buffer. The caller already holds p->mutex and the create/destroy paths never take p->mutex, so the p->mutex -> p->event_mutex order is not inverted and no deadlock is introduced. (cherry picked from commit ff57e223ab105795b05d3ef3f3c35a5a441bcbaa)

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Published
2026-08-15
Last Modified
2026-08-15
Generated
2026-08-15
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2026-08-15
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel involves a race condition in the AMDKFD driver's event handling during CRIU checkpointing. The function kfd_criu_checkpoint_events() counts events without holding the event_mutex lock, then allocates an array based on that count. If another thread modifies the event list between counting and walking, it can lead to buffer overflow or use-after-free issues.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the Linux kernel's drm/amdkfd component and involves a race condition in CRIU event handling. Detection requires checking kernel logs for related errors or kernel crashes during CRIU operations. No direct commands are provided in the context to detect this issue.

Impact Analysis

This flaw could allow local attackers to cause memory corruption, crashes, or potentially execute arbitrary code in the kernel. It may lead to privilege escalation or denial-of-service conditions on affected systems running vulnerable Linux kernels.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest kernel patches that address this issue. Since the vulnerability involves a race condition in event handling, ensure your kernel version includes the fix from commit ff57e223ab105795b05d3ef3f3c35a5a441bcbaa. Monitor kernel logs for related errors after patching.

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