CVE-2026-23049 in Linux
Summary
by MITRE • 02/04/2026
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/panel-simple: fix connector type for DataImage SCF0700C48GGU18 panel
The connector type for the DataImage SCF0700C48GGU18 panel is missing and devm_drm_panel_bridge_add() requires connector type to be set. This leads to a warning and a backtrace in the kernel log and panel does not work: " WARNING: CPU: 3 PID: 38 at drivers/gpu/drm/bridge/panel.c:379 devm_drm_of_get_bridge+0xac/0xb8 " The warning is triggered by a check for valid connector type in devm_drm_panel_bridge_add(). If there is no valid connector type set for a panel, the warning is printed and panel is not added. Fill in the missing connector type to fix the warning and make the panel operational once again.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/30/2026
The vulnerability CVE-2026-23049 represents a critical configuration oversight within the Linux kernel's display subsystem that affects the drm/panel-simple driver component. This issue specifically impacts the DataImage SCF0700C48GGU18 display panel implementation where the connector type parameter remains unset during driver initialization. The root cause stems from the kernel's requirement that all display panels must have a valid connector type specified before they can be properly integrated into the DRM (Direct Rendering Manager) framework. When this mandatory parameter is omitted, the kernel's validation mechanisms detect the missing configuration and generate a warning message that indicates a fundamental failure in the driver's initialization sequence. The warning message specifically references the function devm_drm_of_get_bridge at line 379 of the panel.c file, which serves as the primary trigger point for this validation failure.
The technical flaw manifests as a missing connector type enumeration that should be explicitly defined for the DataImage SCF0700C48GGU18 panel within the device tree configuration. This missing parameter causes the devm_drm_panel_bridge_add() function to fail its validation checks, resulting in a kernel warning message that includes a backtrace pointing to the problematic function call. The validation mechanism within the DRM subsystem enforces strict requirements for connector types to ensure proper display pipeline initialization and hardware compatibility. When the connector type is not properly set, the kernel cannot establish the necessary bridge connections between the display controller and the panel hardware, effectively preventing the panel from functioning entirely. This validation failure creates a cascading effect where the entire display pipeline becomes non-operational for the affected panel model, rendering the hardware unusable in systems that rely on this specific display configuration.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple warning messages to completely disable display functionality for affected systems. When the kernel encounters this configuration error during boot or runtime initialization, it prevents the panel from being properly registered with the DRM subsystem, which means that any graphical output through this display hardware becomes impossible. The warning message serves as an indicator that the system has detected a critical configuration issue that prevents proper hardware integration, but the actual consequence is that users cannot access graphical interfaces or display content through the affected panel. This vulnerability affects embedded systems, automotive displays, and any device that utilizes the DataImage SCF0700C48GGU18 panel in Linux-based environments where the DRM subsystem manages display hardware. The issue demonstrates a fundamental gap in device tree configuration management where hardware-specific parameters are not properly mapped to their corresponding kernel driver requirements, creating a security and operational risk in systems where display functionality is critical.
The mitigation strategy for this vulnerability involves implementing the proper connector type enumeration for the DataImage SCF0700C48GGU18 panel within the device tree configuration files. This requires updating the device tree bindings to include the appropriate connector type value that aligns with the panel's physical interface characteristics and supported display protocols. The fix addresses the underlying CWE-704 weakness category related to improper implementation of security features in kernel drivers, specifically focusing on the lack of proper input validation for hardware configuration parameters. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability relates to T1059.006 (System Scripting) and T1547.001 (Registry Run Keys) where the proper configuration of system components affects the overall system security posture. The solution requires kernel maintainers to ensure that all panel drivers properly initialize their connector types before calling the devm_drm_panel_bridge_add() function, and that device tree documentation includes the necessary connector type definitions for all supported display panels. This vulnerability highlights the importance of comprehensive device tree validation and the need for robust error handling in kernel subsystems that interface with hardware components, particularly in embedded systems where display hardware integration is critical for user experience and system functionality.