CVE-2026-46264
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's drm/xe/pf component. This vulnerability arises during the initialization of the sysfs interface, where an error in devm_add_action_or_reset() can cause a cleanup action to execute on an uninitialized kernel object. This can lead to a use-after-free condition, which may allow a local attacker to cause a system crash (Denial of Service) or potentially escalate their privileges.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Read Memory
If the uninitialized pointer is used in a read operation, an attacker might be able to read sensitive portions of memory.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
If the uninitialized pointer references a memory location that is not accessible to the product, or points to a location that is "malformed" (such as NULL) or larger than expected by a read or write operation, then a crash may occur.
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
If the uninitialized pointer is used in a function call, or points to unexpected data in a write operation, then code execution may be possible.
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