CVE-2026-43498
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's accel/ivpu module. This vulnerability allows for the re-exporting of imported Graphics Execution Manager (GEM) buffers. When these buffers are re-exported, it leads to a loss of their original flag settings, which can result in incorrect device access and potential data corruption.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (Memory); DoS: Resource Consumption (Other)
An adversary that can cause a resource counter to become inaccurate may be able to create situations where resources are not accounted for and not released, thus causing resources to become scarce for future needs.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
An adversary that can cause a resource counter to become inaccurate may be able to force an error that causes the product to crash or exit out of its current operation.
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