CVE-2026-64153: Linux kernel · drm/msm: Fix iommu_map_sgtable() return value check and avoid WARN
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 5.15.0-186.196~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-186.196~20.04.1, 5.15.0-184.194~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1064.66~20.04.1 +17
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Jul 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 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@7.0.0-28.28?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@7.0.0-1009.9?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@7.0.0-1009.9?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | 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 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke@7.0.0-1003.4?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions at or beyond 5.15.0-186.196 or the specific patched versions listed by their distribution. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that fixes have been released. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official kernel updates.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/msm component related to the iommu_map_sgtable() function was fixed. The issue involved incorrect handling of the return value type and error checking, which could lead to improper error reporting and potential kernel warnings. This flaw was addressed by changing the return type to ssize_t and ensuring proper error returns without WARNs. The vulnerability affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to 5.15.0-186.196 and specific listed versions. A patch is available and has been incorporated into Linux kernel updates.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64153 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64153 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/55e0f0d1c1a4ee1e46da7da4d443eb3044fb3851 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8610-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8618-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8620-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8620-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8620-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8620-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8663-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8664-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8668-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)