Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/msm/adreno: Fix null ptr access in adreno_gpu_cleanup()
Fix the below kernel panic due to null pointer access:
[ 18.504431] Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000048
[ 18.513464] Mem abort info:
[ 18.516346] ESR = 0x0000000096000005
[ 18.520204] EC = 0x25: DABT (current EL), IL = 32 bits
[ 18.525706] SET = 0, FnV = 0
[ 18.528878] EA = 0, S1PTW = 0
[ 18.532117] FSC = 0x05: level 1 translation fault
[ 18.537138] Data abort info:
[ 18.540110] ISV = 0, ISS = 0x00000005
[ 18.544060] CM = 0, WnR = 0
[ 18.547109] user pgtable: 4k pages, 39-bit VAs, pgdp=0000000112826000
[ 18.553738] [0000000000000048] pgd=0000000000000000, p4d=0000000000000000, pud=0000000000000000
[ 18.562690] Internal error: Oops: 0000000096000005 [#1] PREEMPT SMP
**Snip**
[ 18.696758] Call trace:
[ 18.699278] adreno_gpu_cleanup+0x30/0x88
[ 18.703396] a6xx_destroy+0xc0/0x130
[ 18.707066] a6xx_gpu_init+0x308/0x424
[ 18.710921] adreno_bind+0x178/0x288
[ 18.714590] component_bind_all+0xe0/0x214
[ 18.718797] msm_drm_bind+0x1d4/0x614
[ 18.722566] try_to_bring_up_aggregate_device+0x16c/0x1b8
[ 18.728105] __component_add+0xa0/0x158
[ 18.732048] component_add+0x20/0x2c
[ 18.735719] adreno_probe+0x40/0xc0
[ 18.739300] platform_probe+0xb4/0xd4
[ 18.743068] really_probe+0xfc/0x284
[ 18.746738] __driver_probe_device+0xc0/0xec
[ 18.751129] driver_probe_device+0x48/0x110
[ 18.755421] __device_attach_driver+0xa8/0xd0
[ 18.759900] bus_for_each_drv+0x90/0xdc
[ 18.763843] __device_attach+0xfc/0x174
[ 18.767786] device_initial_probe+0x20/0x2c
[ 18.772090] bus_probe_device+0x40/0xa0
[ 18.776032] deferred_probe_work_func+0x94/0xd0
[ 18.780686] process_one_work+0x190/0x3d0
[ 18.784805] worker_thread+0x280/0x3d4
[ 18.788659] kthread+0x104/0x1c0
[ 18.791981] ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20
[ 18.795654] Code: f9400408 aa0003f3 aa1f03f4 91142015 (f9402516)
[ 18.801913] ---[ end trace 0000000000000000 ]---
[ 18.809039] Kernel panic - not syncing: Oops: Fatal exception
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 5.9 | 5.10.173 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | linux | 6.1.20-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | linux | 6.1.20-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | linux | 6.1.20-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Nvidia-BlueField 22.04 LTS | linux-bluefield | 5.15.0-1019.21 | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | linux-riscv +10 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux +1 | 5.15.0-75.82 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-aws | 5.15.0-1038.43 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-azure | 5.15.0-1040.47 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-azure-fde | 5.15.0-1041.48.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-gcp | 5.15.0-1036.44 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-gke | 5.15.0-1036.41 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-gkeop | 5.15.0-1022.27 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-ibm +1 | 5.15.0-1032.35 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-intel-iotg | 5.15.0-1033.38 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-kvm | 5.15.0-1035.40 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-nvidia | 5.15.0-1027.27 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-nvidia-tegra | 5.15.0-1015.15 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-oracle | 5.15.0-1037.43 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-riscv +32 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | linux-aws-5.15 | 5.15.0-1038.43~20.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | linux-azure-5.15 | 5.15.0-1040.47~20.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | linux-gcp-5.15 | 5.15.0-1036.44~20.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | linux-gke +28 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | linux-hwe-5.15 +1 | 5.15.0-75.82~20.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | linux-intel-iotg-5.15 | 5.15.0-1033.38~20.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | linux-nvidia-tegra-5.15 | 5.15.0-1015.15~20.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | linux-oracle-5.15 | 5.15.0-1037.43~20.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | linux-riscv-5.15 | 5.15.0-1035.39~20.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | linux-gcp +14 | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | linux-hwe-edge | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro Realtime 22.04 LTS | linux-intel-iot-realtime | 5.15.0-1033.35 | — |
| Ubuntu Pro Realtime 22.04 LTS | linux-realtime | 5.15.0-1040.45 | — |
| Ubuntu Pro FIPS-preview 22.04 LTS | linux-fips | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP5 | kernel-64kb +6 | 5.14.21-150500.55.133.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0317-1 |
| SLES 15 SP5 | kernel-default-base | 5.14.21-150500.55.133.1.150500.6.65.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0317-1 |
| SLES 15 SP4 | kernel-64kb +6 | 5.14.21-150400.24.194.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
| SLES 15 SP4 | kernel-default-base | 5.14.21-150400.24.194.1.150400.24.98.3 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
Show 9 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 15 SP5 | kernel-default-base | 5.14.21-150500.55.133.1.150500.6.65.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0317-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP5 | kernel-docs +4 | 5.14.21-150500.55.133.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0317-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP4 | kernel-default-base | 5.14.21-150400.24.194.1.150400.24.98.3 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP4 | kernel-docs +4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.194.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.5 | kernel-default-base | 5.14.21-150500.55.133.1.150500.6.65.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0317-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.5 | kernel-rt +1 | 5.14.21-150500.13.118.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0263-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.5 | kernel-source +1 | 5.14.21-150500.55.133.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0317-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.4 | kernel-default | 5.14.21-150400.24.194.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.4 | kernel-default-base | 5.14.21-150400.24.194.1.150400.24.98.3 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.4 | kernel-rt +1 | 5.14.21-150400.15.142.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0411-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.3 | kernel-default | 5.14.21-150400.24.194.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.3 | kernel-default-base | 5.14.21-150400.24.194.1.150400.24.98.3 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.3 | kernel-rt +1 | 5.14.21-150400.15.142.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0411-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 15 SP5 | kernel-default | 5.14.21-150500.55.133.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0317-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 15 SP5 | kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP5_Update_34 | 1-150500.11.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0317-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 15 SP4 | kernel-default | 5.14.21-150400.24.194.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 15 SP4 | kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP4_Update_48 | 1-150400.9.7.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP5 | kernel-64kb +5 | 5.14.21-150500.55.133.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0317-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP5 | kernel-default-base | 5.14.21-150500.55.133.1.150500.6.65.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0317-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP4 | kernel-64kb +5 | 5.14.21-150400.24.194.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP4 | kernel-default-base | 5.14.21-150400.24.194.1.150400.24.98.3 | SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 |
Advisories 5
- WID-SEC-2025-2941 Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Nov 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2026:0317-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Mar 23, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2026:0617-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 26, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2026:0411-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 10, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2026:0263-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65a8b6d129cfcf63a2b8a36a63d275479ba6a217
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b26bd7791f3cdf3c3318162b1d40c9d1910facca
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/399d01375659c273fb6ad9ccfb6e92bc5b891e0d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7af606b9eb11d6cdf767cabbddc326e20d0d4702
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5fef23c1c0edceb44d16e64e7818f27d48b5bc38
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dbeedbcb268d055d8895aceca427f897e12c2b50