Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/gem: Fix inconsistent plane dimension calculation in drm_gem_fb_init_with_funcs() drm_gem_fb_init_with_funcs() computes sub-sampled plane dimensions using plain integer division: unsigned int width = mode_cmd->width / (i ? info->hsub : 1); unsigned int height = mode_cmd->height / (i ? info->vsub : 1); However, the ioctl-level framebuffer_check() in drm_framebuffer.c uses drm_format_info_plane_width/height() which round up dimensions via DIV_ROUND_UP(). This inconsistency corrupts the subsequent GEM object size check for certain pixel format and dimension combinations. For example, with NV12 (vsub=2) and a 1-pixel-tall framebuffer the GEM size validation path sees height=0 instead of height=1. The expression (height - 1) then wraps to UINT_MAX as an unsigned int, causing min_size to overflow and wrap back to a small value. A tiny GEM object therefore passes the size guard, yet when the GPU accesses the chroma plane it will read or write memory beyond the object's bounds. Fix by replacing the open-coded divisions with drm_format_info_plane_width() and drm_format_info_plane_height(), which use DIV_ROUND_UP() and match the calculation already used in framebuffer_check().
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.14, < 5.10.258 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/11427ad6c9f0def5ce567982b785da3191946430Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a17ea9861e89585361caa8bc231bd22dc6dbe7dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1da4ab7189f1064b3b712b388772c008b4d82580Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22922f7dae74409fc4bf0f1142710cb6b8ce8cc2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d4c2268bd7243c3780fe32bf24ff876da272acfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b992591e04f2cce813bcf239b354f375bbf84d3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/adfc5ba4ef4dd2bca5969f40e8fc7b41fb3902adPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5fc49d8470c5ebf3b41607600f277158f159950Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46209?
CVE-2026-46209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/gem: Fix inconsistent plane dimension calculation in drm_gem_fb_init_with_funcs() drm_gem_fb_init_with_funcs() computes sub-sa...
How severe is CVE-2026-46209?
CVE-2026-46209 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-2026-46209?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.