CVE-2026-72358: Linux kernel · drm/xe/pt: prevent invalid cursor access for purged BOs
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 14:04 UTC
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 15 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.17pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.17?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.17pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.17?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-fde-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available that explicitly checks for purged buffer objects before cursor access and zero-initializes the cursor to prevent invalid accesses. Users should apply the updated Linux kernel versions that include this patch. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-72358 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/xe/pt driver that allows invalid cursor access for purged buffer objects (BOs). The flaw occurs because certain functions did not check if a BO was purged before accessing an uninitialized cursor, leading to warnings and potential memory access issues. The issue has been fixed by adding explicit checks and zero-initializing the cursor to prevent invalid accesses.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72358 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72358 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/8a0fb57675be578c4db19deb4298ed08a70f0f1a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2b6b3f98d0e93856bee38699b783c71cb0e9d67f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a0fb57675be578c4db19deb4298ed08a70f0f1a (opens in a new tab)