CVE-2026-23430
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%
Last modified
CVE-2026-23430 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vmwgfx: Don't overwrite KMS surface dirty tracker We were overwriting the surface's dirty tracker here causing a memory leak.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vmwgfx: Don't overwrite KMS surface dirty tracker We were overwriting the surface's dirty tracker here causing a memory leak.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.16.1, < 6.18.20 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.19, < 6.19.10 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 6.16 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 7.0 | Rc1 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-23430?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/vmwgfx: Don't overwrite KMS surface dirty tracker
We were overwriting the surface's dirty tracker here causing a memory leak.
How severe is CVE-2026-23430?
CVE-2026-23430 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23430?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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