CVE-2026-23213: Linux kernel · drm/amd/pm: Disable MMIO access during SMU Mode 1 reset
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 6.8.0-1057.60~22.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- 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 6.8.0-1057.60~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1059.65~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1058.65~22.04.1 +30
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Feb 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
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and has been incorporated into updated Linux kernel packages distributed by Ubuntu. Users should update their Linux kernel to versions 6.8.0-1055.56 or later (and corresponding patched builds) and reboot their systems to apply the fix. Due to ABI changes, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be required. Follow the vendor advisory instructions for updating and rebooting. No additional mitigation actions are specified or required beyond applying the official patch.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's AMD GPU driver (drm/amd/pm) was resolved that involved unsafe MMIO register access during the SMU Mode 1 reset. During this reset, the ASIC is temporarily inaccessible via PCIe, and attempts to access MMIO registers can cause uncompleted PCIe transactions leading to system hangs or NMI panics. The fix involves disabling hardware access during this reset window by setting a flag to prevent register access until the device is back online. This vulnerability affects certain Linux kernel versions prior to 6.8.0-1055.56 and related builds. A patch is available and included in updated Linux kernel packages distributed by Ubuntu. The CVSS score is 5.5, indicating a medium severity impact primarily affecting system availability.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23213 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23213 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/0de604d0357d0d22cbf03af1077d174b641707b6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0de604d0357d0d22cbf03af1077d174b641707b6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c1853ebbec980d5c05d431bfd6ded73b1363fd00 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd7ff7fd3e4b77f0b5a292e0926532eaa07c5162 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8289-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8296-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8296-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8289-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8393-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8440-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8499-1 (opens in a new tab)