CVE-2026-68243
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/i915/gem: Fix NULL deref in I915_CONTEXT_PARAM_SSEU Setting context engine slot N into I915_ENGINE_CLASS_INVALID / I915_ENG…
Overview
CVE-2026-68243 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 10, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/i915/gem: Fix NULL deref in I915_CONTEXT_PARAM_SSEU
Setting context engine slot N into I915_ENGINE_CLASS_INVALID /
I915_ENGINE_CLASS_INVALID_NONE and attempting to apply
I915_CONTEXT_PARAM_SSEU to the same slot N will deref NULL.
Fix that.
Discovered using AI-assisted static analysis confirmed by
Intel Product Security.
(cherry picked from commit 36eda5b5c2d40da41cc0a5403c26986237cf9e87)
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.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-68243?
CVE-2026-68243 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 10, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-68243?
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How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-68243?
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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