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CVE-2026-98566

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/imagination: clamp freelist reconstruction requests The firmware reconstruction count controls accesses to the request's fi…

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-98566 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

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

drm/imagination: clamp freelist reconstruction requests

The firmware reconstruction count controls accesses to the request's

fixed freelist ID array and the copy into the fixed response array.

Neither access currently bounds the count to those protocol arrays.

Clamp the count to the request capacity, which is shared by the response

layout, and use that count consistently for reconstruction and response

publication. Keep the firmware recovery exchange instead of dropping an

oversized request without a response, as discussed with the firmware

maintainer.

The issue was found by our static-analysis tool.

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-2026-98566?

CVE-2026-98566 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98566?

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-2026-98566?

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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