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CVE-2026-68280 Linux CVE debrief

The Linux kernel's DRM bridge driver was found to be using the deprecated UNIVERSAL_DEV_PM_OPS() macro, leading to incorrect power management operations. This could result in warnings during suspend operations due to attempts to disable already-disabled clocks. The issue was addressed by replacing UNIVERSAL_DEV_PM_OPS() with RUNTIME_PM_OPS(). Affected product deployments should be reviewed for exposure, and owners should be assigned for follow-up. The vulnerability class involves improper power management in the Linux kernel's DRM bridge driver. Likely operational impact includes warnings during suspend operations. Source-confidence limits are based on the official CVE record and NVD detail page. Review context includes verifying kernel versions and considering updates to mitigate potential power management issues.

Vendor
Linux
Product
Unknown
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-10
Original CVE updated
2026-08-23
Advisory published
2026-08-10
Advisory updated
2026-08-23

Who should care

Users of Linux kernel with DRM bridge drivers, system administrators, and developers working with Linux kernel power management should review their deployments for exposure. Affected operator impact includes those responsible for maintaining Linux kernel deployments. Platform impact involves Linux kernel-based systems. Vulnerability-management impact includes reviewing and updating kernel versions. Security-team impact includes monitoring system logs for clock framework warnings and verifying kernel versions.

Technical summary

The Linux kernel's DRM bridge driver used the deprecated UNIVERSAL_DEV_PM_OPS() macro, leading to incorrect power management operations. This could result in warnings during suspend operations due to attempts to disable already-disabled clocks. The issue was addressed by replacing UNIVERSAL_DEV_PM_OPS() with RUNTIME_PM_OPS(). Affected product context includes Linux kernel deployments with DRM bridge drivers. Defensive impact involves verifying kernel versions and considering updates. Source-grounded technical framing includes reviewing the official CVE record and NVD detail page.

Defensive priority

This vulnerability relates to a use of deprecated macros in the Linux kernel's DRM bridge driver, specifically the UNIVERSAL_DEV_PM_OPS() macro which could lead to incorrect power management operations. Users should verify their kernel versions and consider updating to mitigate potential power management issues.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify kernel version and check for updates
  • Review system configurations for Linux kernel
  • Monitor system logs for clock framework warnings
  • Perform vulnerability assessment to identify exposed assets
  • Implement compensating controls for exposed systems
  • Track remediation progress and verify effectiveness
  • Review change management processes for kernel updates

Evidence notes

The CVE details a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's DRM bridge driver where the UNIVERSAL_DEV_PM_OPS() macro was used, leading to improper power management operations. This could result in warnings during suspend operations due to attempts to disable already-disabled clocks. The issue was addressed by replacing UNIVERSAL_DEV_PM_OPS() with RUNTIME_PM_OPS().

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-10T13:20:17.170Z and has not been modified since then.