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CVE-2026-63846: Linux kernel · drm/amdgpu/jpeg: set no_user_fence for JPEG v3.0 ring

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-63846· High 7.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 6.8.0-1064.72~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1064.72~22.04.1, 6.8.1-1056.57~22.04.2, 6.8.0-136.136 +11
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 19 Jul 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 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@7.0.0-28.28?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-28.28
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-28.28
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@7.0.0-1009.9?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • 6.17.0-1002.2 – 7.0.0-1009.9
10 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@7.0.0-1009.9?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • 6.17.0-1003.3 – 7.0.0-1009.9
10 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • 7.0.0-1003.3 – 7.0.0-1008.8
4 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1008.8
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1008.8
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke@7.0.0-1003.4?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1003.4
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1003.4

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AI-suggested

A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should update their Linux kernel packages to the fixed versions as provided by their distribution, such as the linux-hwe-edge package updates. After applying the update, a system reboot is required to complete the remediation. Additionally, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be necessary due to ABI changes. Follow the vendor advisory instructions for the specific package versions to apply.

Description

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's AMD GPU JPEG driver was resolved by setting the no_user_fence flag for JPEG v3.0 rings, which do not support 64-bit user fence writes and reject command submissions with user fences. This issue was addressed in multiple Linux kernel versions. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and affects numerous Linux kernel versions, particularly those in the linux-hwe-edge package. A patch is available and should be applied to mitigate the risk.

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