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CVE-2025-71141: Linux kernel · drm/tilcdc: Fix removal actions in case of failed probe

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2025-71141

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 6.8.0-1052.55~22.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
5.5Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1052.55~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1059.65~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1054.57~22.04.1 +42
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 14 Jan 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@6.17.0-29.29?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • <6.17.0-29.29
Fixed in
  • 6.17.0-29.29
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@6.17.0-1015.15?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • <6.17.0-1015.15
Fixed in
  • 6.17.0-1015.15
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@6.17.0-1015.15?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • <6.17.0-1015.15
Fixed in
  • 6.17.0-1015.15
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@6.17.0-1017.17?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • 6.17.0-1003.3 – 6.17.0-1017.17
10 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@6.17.0-1018.19?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • <6.17.0-1018.19
Fixed in
  • 6.17.0-1018.19
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle@6.17.0-1014.14?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • <6.17.0-1014.14
Fixed in
  • 6.17.0-1014.14

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AI-suggested

A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions to correct the cleanup logic in the drm/tilcdc driver. The vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed. Users should update to the patched kernel versions to mitigate this vulnerability.

Description

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/tilcdc driver was fixed to correct improper cleanup actions during failed device probe. The issue involved calling drm_kms_helper_poll_fini() and drm_atomic_helper_shutdown() unconditionally, causing warnings and potential instability. The fix ensures these functions are only called if the device was successfully registered, improving error handling and system stability. This vulnerability affects specific Linux kernel versions listed and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. A patch is available to address this issue.

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