Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/exynos: vidi: use ctx->lock to protect struct vidi_context member variables related to memory alloc/free Exynos Virtual Display driver performs memory alloc/free operations without lock protection, which easily causes concurrency problem. For example, use-after-free can occur in race scenario like this: ``` CPU0 CPU1 CPU2 ---- ---- ---- vidi_connection_ioctl() if (vidi->connection) // true drm_edid = drm_edid_alloc(); // alloc drm_edid ... ctx->raw_edid = drm_edid; ... drm_mode_getconnector() drm_helper_probe_single_connector_modes() vidi_get_modes() if (ctx->raw_edid) // true drm_edid_dup(ctx->raw_edid); if (!drm_edid) // false ... vidi_connection_ioctl() if (vidi->connection) // false drm_edid_free(ctx->raw_edid); // free drm_edid ... drm_edid_alloc(drm_edid->edid) kmemdup(edid); // UAF!! ... ``` To prevent these vulns, at least in vidi_context, member variables related to memory alloc/free should be protected with ctx->lock.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.6, < 6.12.77 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cd2c155740dbd00868ac5a8ae5d14cd6b9ed385Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b24d3e8792bcc050c70e8e0dea6b49c4fc63b13
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52b330799e2d6f825ae2bb74662ec1b10eb954bbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/56966a4cfa925ec24edb68ab652a740a7abe2c4d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60b75407c172e1f341a8a5097c5cbc97dbbdd893Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/92dd1f38d7db75374dcdaf54f1d79d67bffd54e5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9e1ef9396a1899925911b1729cb65665420268df
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/abfdf449fb3d7b42e85a1ad1c8694b768b1582f4Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23227?
CVE-2026-23227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/exynos: vidi: use ctx->lock to protect struct vidi_context member variables related to memory alloc/free Exynos Virtual Displa...
How severe is CVE-2026-23227?
CVE-2026-23227 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.