CVE-2026-89815 Linux Kernel drm/ttm - Use After Free

Linux kernel drm/ttm contains a use-after-free vulnerability caused by not dropping tt->restore after successful restore in ttm_pool_restore_and_alloc(), letting attackers cause system instability or crashes, exploit requires kernel-level access.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.17% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Use After Free
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
16 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for ttm_pool_restore_and_alloc()

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

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