In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/gpusvm: Fix unbalanced unlock in drm_gpusvm_scan_mm() There is a unbalanced… (CVE-2026-63863)
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/gpusvm component involves an unbalanced lock/unlock operation on the gpusvm notifier lock. This issue was identified as an unbalanced unlock in the drm_gpusvm_scan_mm() function, where an unlock is attempted without a corresponding lock, potentially causing kernel warnings or instability. The flaw was fixed by correcting the lock/unlock balance in the affected code path.
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Technical Summary
The Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2026-63863 concerns an unbalanced lock/unlock sequence in the drm/gpusvm subsystem, specifically in the drm_gpusvm_scan_mm() function. The drm_gpusvm_notifier_unlock() function was called under an error handling label (err_free) before the corresponding drm_gpusvm_notifier_lock() was acquired, leading to an attempt to release a lock that was not held. This results in kernel warnings about bad unlock balance and could lead to kernel instability or unexpected behavior. The issue has been resolved by fixing the lock/unlock sequence in the kernel source.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes an unbalanced unlock on a kernel lock, which can lead to kernel warnings and potentially unstable kernel behavior. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation from the provided data. The impact is primarily on kernel stability and correctness.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix for this vulnerability has been implemented in the Linux kernel source code. Since no explicit patch links or vendor advisories are provided, users should update to the latest Linux kernel versions where this issue is resolved. Patch status is not yet confirmed in the provided data — check the official Linux kernel advisories or source repositories for the fixed version and apply updates accordingly.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/gpusvm: Fix unbalanced unlock in drm_gpusvm_scan_mm() There is a unbalanced… (CVE-2026-63863)
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/gpusvm component involves an unbalanced lock/unlock operation on the gpusvm notifier lock. This issue was identified as an unbalanced unlock in the drm_gpusvm_scan_mm() function, where an unlock is attempted without a corresponding lock, potentially causing kernel warnings or instability. The flaw was fixed by correcting the lock/unlock balance in the affected code path.
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Technical Analysis
The Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2026-63863 concerns an unbalanced lock/unlock sequence in the drm/gpusvm subsystem, specifically in the drm_gpusvm_scan_mm() function. The drm_gpusvm_notifier_unlock() function was called under an error handling label (err_free) before the corresponding drm_gpusvm_notifier_lock() was acquired, leading to an attempt to release a lock that was not held. This results in kernel warnings about bad unlock balance and could lead to kernel instability or unexpected behavior. The issue has been resolved by fixing the lock/unlock sequence in the kernel source.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes an unbalanced unlock on a kernel lock, which can lead to kernel warnings and potentially unstable kernel behavior. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation from the provided data. The impact is primarily on kernel stability and correctness.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix for this vulnerability has been implemented in the Linux kernel source code. Since no explicit patch links or vendor advisories are provided, users should update to the latest Linux kernel versions where this issue is resolved. Patch status is not yet confirmed in the provided data — check the official Linux kernel advisories or source repositories for the fixed version and apply updates accordingly.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-6jp3-p375-g5x4
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-63863"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5d27ac2a4a8d5989130c76
Added to database: 07/19/2026, 19:38:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 20:16:12 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 17:26:47 UTC
Views: 11
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