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CVE-2026-74393

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/syncobj: Fix memory leak in drm_syncobj_find_fence() Commit 18226ba52159 ("drm/syncobj: reject invalid flags in drm_syncobj…

Published Aug 15, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-74393 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026.

Technical description

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

drm/syncobj: Fix memory leak in drm_syncobj_find_fence()

Commit 18226ba52159 ("drm/syncobj: reject invalid flags in

drm_syncobj_find_fence") forgot to take into account the fact that

drm_syncobj_find() takes a reference to syncobj and returns early

without dropping the reference, leading to memory leaks.

Reported by: Sam Spencer <[email protected]>

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-2026-74393?

CVE-2026-74393 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-74393?

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-2026-74393?

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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