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CVE-2026-68102 Linux CVE debrief

The Linux kernel had a vulnerability where an aperture mapping leak occurred due to the order of operations in `amdgpu_pci_remove()`. This led to an orphaned entry in the x86 PAT interval tree on normal driver unload. The issue was resolved by switching to devres-managed mappings, ensuring cleanup regardless of `drm_dev_enter()` state. The fix involved changing the mapping approach for connected_to_cpu hardware to use devm_memremap(MEMREMAP_WB) and for dGPU path to use devm_ioremap_wc(), guaranteeing cleanup at device_del() time. Additionally, the iounmap(aper_base_kaddr) call was removed from amdgpu_device_unmap_mmio() as the mapping is now devres-owned. This change prevents conflicts between write-back (WB) and write-combined (WC) mappings, addressing the issue of ioremap errors on reload.

Vendor
Linux
Product
Unknown
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-10
Original CVE updated
2026-08-17
Advisory published
2026-08-10
Advisory updated
2026-08-17

Who should care

Linux kernel maintainers, Linux distribution vendors, and users of Linux kernel versions affected by this vulnerability should assess and apply patches or updates. Security teams and operators should review compensating controls and monitor for potential conflicts with other kernel modules or drivers.

Technical summary

The Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2026-68102 involves an aperture mapping leak caused by the order of operations in `amdgpu_pci_remove()`. This results in an orphaned entry in the x86 PAT interval tree on normal driver unload. The fix involves switching to devres-managed mappings to ensure proper cleanup. Affected product deployments should be assessed, and patches or updates provided by the Linux kernel maintainers should be applied.

Defensive priority

Medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory and assess Linux kernel versions in use
  • Apply patches or updates provided by the Linux kernel maintainers
  • Monitor for potential conflicts with other kernel modules or drivers
  • Verify devres-managed mappings are properly cleaned up on driver unload
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry detail a vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to aperture mapping. Official references from the Linux kernel Git repository are provided. Evidence is limited, and defenders should verify affected scope and vendor guidance. The Linux kernel Git repository references provide additional context for this vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-68102 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-68102

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-68102 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-68102

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6405c4e75b3bcf0e72bd7a0ff5f1ed0c475e23aa

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/67bc3647e418e23dc0d17604bdba634a73de809f

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a343d028ad6c174da8dc6af560c51e6d140a6727

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ea772a440d56b285f4d491affac50ecd41f6b402

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5988b5c300a32ff751724ffd33d5a8d5873e4a7

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.