CVE-2026-99002 Linux kernel drm/vmwgfx - Information Disclosure

Linux kernel drm/vmwgfx contains an out of bounds read caused by improper validation of pitch and box dimensions from userspace, letting attackers perform cursor snooping, exploit requires crafted userspace input.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.21% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Information Disclosure
Impact
Information Disclosure
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
23 October 2026
Updated
25 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version with the fix.

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

References

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