SB20260406105 - Memory leak in Linux kernel drm vmwgfx driver



SB20260406105 - Memory leak in Linux kernel drm vmwgfx driver

Published: April 6, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260406105
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23430)

The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a memory leak in the vmwgfx KMS surface dirty tracker when handling surface dirty tracking. A local user can trigger the vulnerable behavior to cause a denial of service.

The issue is caused by overwriting the surface's dirty tracker, resulting in resource consumption.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.