CVE-2025-71302: Linux kernel · drm/panthor: fix for dma-fence safe access rules
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@6.17.0-40.40?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@6.17.0-1019.19?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@6.17.0-1020.20?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@6.17.0-1017.17?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@6.17.0-1020.22?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix for this vulnerability has been implemented in the Linux kernel as detailed in commit 506aa8b02a8d6. Users and administrators should update affected Linux kernel versions to the fixed releases. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation requires applying the official kernel patches or upgrading to a fixed kernel version. Patch status is confirmed by the commit reference; users should consult their distribution's security advisories for specific patched versions.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/panthor component related to dma-fence safe access rules has been resolved. The issue involves a race condition where drm_sched_fence_get_timeline_name may race with group_free_queue, potentially leading to unsafe access. This vulnerability affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-71302 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-71302 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/efe24898485c5c831e629d9c6fb9350c35cb576f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab8c0de60f16d7e0b162ccbbb35fcf1f277c97c2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/eae60933abd11df013876f647c9edbd35ce67615 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/efe24898485c5c831e629d9c6fb9350c35cb576f (opens in a new tab)