CVE-2026-46156 in Linux
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بحسب VulDB • 29/05/2026
Based on the provided kernel log snippet, here is an analysis of the issue, its cause, and potential solutions.
### 1. **Summary of the Issue** The system is encountering a **GPU DMA hang** during the PCI device initialization phase on a **Loongson architecture** (likely LoongArch64). The kernel is attempting to fix up the GPU device by disabling or resetting its DMA engine to prevent a hang, which triggers a call trace.
### 2. **Key Components in the Call Trace** - **`loongson_gpu_fixup_dma_hang`**: This is a Loongson-specific PCI fixup function. It detects that the GPU's DMA engine is stuck or unresponsive and attempts to recover by disabling DMA or resetting the device. - **`pci_fixup_device`**: Called during PCI device setup to apply architecture-specific fixes. - **`pci_setup_device` / `pci_scan_single_device`**: Standard PCI subsystem functions scanning and initializing the device. - **`acpi_pci_root_create` / `acpi_bus_attach`**: The PCI device is being discovered via ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). - **Architecture**: The presence of `loongson_` functions and the memory addresses starting with `9000...` (typical for LoongArch kernel space) confirm this is a **Loongson LoongArch64** system.
### 3. **Root Cause Analysis** The GPU DMA hang during initialization is likely caused by one of the following:
#### A. **Hardware/BIOS Issue** - The GPU or its PCIe link may not be initializing correctly due to a BIOS/firmware bug. - The GPU might be in a power state where its DMA engine is not properly clocked or reset.
#### B. **Driver/Kernel Bug** - The Loongson GPU driver (likely `loongson_gpu` or a generic `amdgpu`/`nouveau` variant with Loongson-specific fixups) may not handle the device's initial state correctly. - The fixup function is being triggered because the kernel detects a hang, but the recovery mechanism may not be fully effective.
#### C. **PCIe Link Training Failure** - The PCIe link between the CPU and GPU may be unstable, causing DMA transactions to time out.
### 4. **Potential Solutions**
#### **A. Update BIOS/UEFI Firmware** - Check if there is a newer BIOS version for your Loongson motherboard. BIOS updates often fix PCIe initialization and GPU compatibility issues.
#### **B. Kernel Parameters** Try adding the following kernel boot parameters to see if they help: 1. **`pci=noaer`**: Disables Advanced Error Reporting, which might be causing false positives in DMA hang detection. 2. **`pcie_aspm=off`**: Disables PCIe Active State Power Management, which can cause link instability. 3. **`nomodeset`**: Prevents the kernel from initializing the GPU driver early. This can help determine if the issue is driver-specific. 4. **`loongson_gpu.dma_hang_fixup=0`** (if such a module parameter exists): Disables the DMA hang fixup (use with caution, as it may lead to hangs).
#### **C. Disable the GPU in BIOS** - If the GPU is not needed for boot, disable it in the BIOS to see if the system boots normally. This confirms if the GPU is the sole cause.
#### **D. Update the Kernel** - Ensure you are using the latest stable kernel. Loongson support is still evolving, and newer kernels may have fixes for GPU DMA issues. - Check if there are patches in the Linux kernel mailing lists (LKML) or Loongson-specific kernel trees addressing this issue.
#### **E. Check Hardware** - Reseat the GPU and ensure the PCIe slot is clean. - Try a different PCIe slot if available. - Test with a different GPU to rule out hardware failure.
### 5. **Debugging Steps** 1. **Enable Verbose Logging**: - Add `loglevel=7` to kernel parameters to get more detailed logs. - Enable `CONFIG_DRM_DEBUG` and `CONFIG_PCI_DEBUG` in the kernel config.
2. **Check dmesg for Earlier Errors**: - Look for PCIe link training errors, AER (Advanced Error Reporting) messages, or GPU initialization failures before the call trace.
3. **Test with a Minimal Kernel Config**: - Boot with a minimal kernel config to rule out conflicts with other drivers.
### 6. **Conclusion** This is a **Loongson-specific GPU DMA hang** during PCI initialization. The most likely fixes are: 1. **Update BIOS**. 2. **Add kernel parameters
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