In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/amdxdna: Disable device buffer exporting Device buffers are never intended… (CVE-2026-98436)
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to the accel/amdxdna component has been resolved by disabling device buffer exporting, which was never intended to be supported. This fix explicitly prevents exporting of device buffers.
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Technical Analysis
The Linux kernel contained a vulnerability in the accel/amdxdna subsystem where device buffers could be exported, despite this functionality never being intended. The vulnerability has been addressed by explicitly disabling the exporting of device buffers to prevent potential misuse.
Potential Impact
The impact involves the unintended ability to export device buffers, which could lead to security risks related to unauthorized access or manipulation of these buffers. The exact impact details are not provided in the input data.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to disable device buffer exporting in the accel/amdxdna component. Users should update to the fixed kernel version once available. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the input data; therefore, check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-cfwr-74pm-7pwp
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-98436"]
Threat ID: 6ad4f56e2cdf04f656821201
Added to database: 10/18/2026, 16:35:58 UTC
Last enriched: 10/18/2026, 16:48:43 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 20:11:55 UTC
Views: 8
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