What is CVE-2026-74446?
A vulnerability has been resolved in the Linux kernel's amdkfd module where the 'event_mutex' is not held during CRIU event checkpointing. This can lead to a race condition when accessing the event IDR, potentially causing instability or security issues. It is recommended to apply the latest kernel updates to mitigate this.
Azərbaycanca: Linux kernel'in amdkfd modulunda aşkar edilmiş kritik bir zəiflikdir. CRIU checkpoint əməliyyatı zamanı 'event_mutex' kilidinin düzgün tutulmaması səbəbindən paralel giriş zamanı yarış şəraiti (race condition) yarana bilər. Təsirə məruz qalmamaq üçün kernel yeniləməsi tətbiq edilməlidir.
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FAQ2
Which module of the Linux kernel is affected by CVE-2026-74446?
CVE-2026-74446 has been identified in the amdkfd module of the Linux kernel.
What is the primary cause of CVE-2026-74446?
The vulnerability is caused by a race condition that occurs because the 'event_mutex' is not properly held during CRIU event checkpointing.
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