SB20260113107 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel drm xe driver



SB20260113107 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel drm xe driver

Published: January 13, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260113107
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-71099)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the xe_oa_add_config_ioctl() function in drivers/gpu/drm/xe/xe_oa.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.