CVE-2026-46312: Linux kernel · media: videobuf2: Set vma_flags in vb2_dma_sg_mmap
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 6.8.0-1061.64~22.04.1 : 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 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1061.64~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1063.71~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1062.69~22.04.1 +45
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 8 Jun 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 |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A patch fixing this issue is available and included in updated Linux kernel releases. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates provided by their distribution, such as those referenced in the Ubuntu security notice USN-8566-1. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's media subsystem related to videobuf2 DMA scatter-gather memory mapping was resolved. The issue involved inconsistent setting of VMA flags in the vb2_dma_sg_mmap function, which could trigger kernel warnings during mmap operations of imported dma-bufs, particularly affecting an out-of-tree Apple ISP camera capture driver. This flaw could cause a kernel warning and potentially lead to denial of service due to the warning condition. The vulnerability has been fixed in updated Linux kernel versions.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-46312 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46312 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/7254b31a13aaa0c2c0f9ffbc335b718656117ff4 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a1360264f699521e001e7739009ee3ee3c6a4f5 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/21fade52ab9fb13368a5709e60b0d9909197aeae (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7254b31a13aaa0c2c0f9ffbc335b718656117ff4 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4cf91658a636618f1437beec971dec25dec28eb (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/feb17524aa4ec337749344be0db52b88663e25ab (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8566-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8568-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8569-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8567-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8596-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8606-1 (opens in a new tab)