CVE-2026-68262 in Linux
Summary
by MITRE • 08/10/2026
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/imagination: Fix user array stride in pvr_set_uobj_array()
pvr_set_uobj_array() copies an array of kernel objects to a userspace array whose element size is described by out->stride. When out->stride is different from the kernel object size, the slow path advances the userspace pointer by the kernel object size and the kernel pointer by the userspace stride.
This reverses the intended layout. For larger userspace strides, later copies read from the wrong kernel addresses. For smaller userspace strides, later copies are written at the wrong userspace offsets. The padding clear is also done only for the first element instead of the padding area for each element.
Advance the userspace pointer by out->stride and the kernel pointer by obj_size, and clear per-element padding while the current userspace pointer is still available.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/10/2026
The vulnerability resides in the linux kernel's graphics driver subsystem specifically within the drm/imagination component that handles pvr_set_uobj_array() function. This issue represents a critical memory access error that occurs when copying data structures between kernel and user space contexts. The flaw manifests in how the function manages array element stride calculations during memory transfers, creating a fundamental mismatch between expected and actual memory addressing patterns. According to CWE-129, this vulnerability falls under improper validation of array indices, while ATT&CK technique T1059.003 relates to the potential for privilege escalation through kernel memory manipulation.
The technical flaw stems from incorrect pointer arithmetic implementation within the pvr_set_uobj_array() function where the stride parameter that defines userspace element size is not properly respected during memory copying operations. When out->stride differs from the actual kernel object size, the function incorrectly advances the userspace pointer by the kernel object size while advancing the kernel pointer by the userspace stride value. This reversal creates a cascading effect where subsequent array elements are copied to incorrect memory locations, leading to data corruption and potential information disclosure. The vulnerability specifically affects the slow path execution logic that handles cases where userspace and kernel element sizes do not align.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data corruption to potentially enable privilege escalation and system instability. When larger userspace strides are present, subsequent memory copies read from incorrect kernel addresses, which could expose sensitive kernel memory contents or cause kernel crashes. Conversely, smaller userspace strides result in writes occurring at wrong userspace offsets, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate kernel data structures through carefully crafted input. The failure to clear padding areas for all elements rather than just the first element compounds the issue by leaving uninitialized memory regions that could contain sensitive information. This vulnerability affects graphics processing units that utilize the imagination technology and can be exploited through malicious graphics applications or kernel module interactions.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate code correction where the userspace pointer advances by out->stride and the kernel pointer advances by obj_size, ensuring proper memory alignment throughout the copying process. The padding clearing mechanism must be applied to each element's padding area rather than just the first element, maintaining data integrity across all array positions. System administrators should ensure timely kernel updates that include this specific fix, while security monitoring should track for any unusual graphics driver behavior or memory access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing kernel memory protection mechanisms and runtime checks can help detect anomalous memory access patterns that may indicate exploitation of similar vulnerabilities.