CVE-2026-46211
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's drm/msm/gem component. Improper error handling within the msm_ioctl_gem_info_get_metadata() function can lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This occurs because the function fails to check for allocation failures and incorrectly reports success even when operations fail. A local attacker could potentially exploit this to cause a denial of service (DoS) on the system.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Other
Technical Impact: Varies by Context; Unexpected State; Alter Execution Logic
An attacker could utilize an ignored error condition to place the system in an unexpected state that could lead to the execution of unintended logic and could cause other unintended behavior.
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