Linux Kernel up to 6.18.15/6.19.5 drm_sched_fence_get_timeline_name privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.15/6.19.5. The affected element is the function drm_sched_fence_get_timeline_name. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-71302. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.15/6.19.5. It has been declared as critical. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/panthor: fix for dma-fence safe access rules Commit 506aa8b02a8d6 ("dma-fence: Add safe access helpers and document the rules") details the dma-fence safe access rules. The most common culprit is that drm_sched_fence_get_timeline_name may race with group_free_queue.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-71302 since 05/08/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/08/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 318102 (openSUSE 16 Security Update : kernel (openSUSE-SU-2026:20826-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.18.16 or 6.19.6 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch ab8c0de60f16d7e0b162ccbbb35fcf1f277c97c2/eae60933abd11df013876f647c9edbd35ce67615/efe24898485c5c831e629d9c6fb9350c35cb576f is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (318102) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1454). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Microsoft Azure Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 318102
Nessus Name: openSUSE 16 Security Update : kernel (openSUSE-SU-2026:20826-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.18.16/6.19.6
Patch: ab8c0de60f16d7e0b162ccbbb35fcf1f277c97c2/eae60933abd11df013876f647c9edbd35ce67615/efe24898485c5c831e629d9c6fb9350c35cb576f

Timelineinfo

05/08/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/08/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
05/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/08/2026 +61 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-71302 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-71302
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-362104
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1454 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/08/2026 16:25
Updated: 07/08/2026 12:51
Changes: 05/08/2026 16:25 (57), 05/18/2026 00:16 (11), 06/02/2026 04:17 (2), 06/15/2026 16:28 (7), 07/08/2026 12:51 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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