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CVE-2026-23039

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/gud: fix NULL fb and crtc dereferences on USB disconnect On disconnect drm_atomic_helper_disable_all() is called which sets…

Published Jan 31, 2026EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2026-23039 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 31, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm/gud: fix NULL fb and crtc dereferences on USB disconnect

On disconnect drm_atomic_helper_disable_all() is called which

sets both the fb and crtc for a plane to NULL before invoking a commit.

This causes a kernel oops on every display disconnect.

Add guards for those dereferences.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23039?

CVE-2026-23039 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 31, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-23039?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-23039?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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