CVE-2026-23466: Linux kernel · drm/xe: Open-code GGTT MMIO access protection
Affects Linux kernelSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in e2b424aadecb640f9e037b2891191cf8fd4c64cf : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:18 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- No evidence of active exploitation and no public proof of concept
- Automatable
- Attackers cannot reliably automate steps 1–4 of the kill chain
- Technical impact
- Total control over the software or total information disclosure
CISA SSVC assessment, 2026-10-16.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in e2b424aadecb640f9e037b2891191cf8fd4c64cf, 76326dc06d8793c2c81c31cc0115dbc348de2f88, 01f2557aa684e514005541e71a3d01f4cd45c170 +1
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 3 Apr 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 Linux kernel to e2b424aadecb640f9e037b2891191cf8fd4c64cf, 76326dc06d8793c2c81c31cc0115dbc348de2f88, 01f2557aa684e514005541e71a3d01f4cd45c170 or 1e9e2640d870d4837bcfdc220cb2c99ae5ee119f.
Affected software
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AI-suggested
A fix is available and has been applied in the Linux kernel. The vulnerability is resolved by introducing a lock-protected flag that disables GGTT MMIO access during teardown. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions identified by the commit hashes provided. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official patch.
Description
CVE-2026-23466 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/xe component related to GGTT MMIO access protection. The existing protection mechanism fails if the driver load fails, potentially allowing unauthorized MMIO access. The flaw arises because drm_dev_unplug() is not called on driver load failure, and asynchronous freeing of BOs can leave GGTT MMIO regions exposed. The issue is fixed by introducing a lock-protected flag that disables MMIO access during teardown.
References
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e2b424aadecb640f9e037b2891191cf8fd4c64cf (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e9e2640d870d4837bcfdc220cb2c99ae5ee119f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/76326dc06d8793c2c81c31cc0115dbc348de2f88 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/01f2557aa684e514005541e71a3d01f4cd45c170 (opens in a new tab)