Linux Kernel up to 7.1.5 VPE vip_probe_slice null pointer dereference

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9.5$0-$5k1.61+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as very critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 7.1.5. The impacted element is the function vip_probe_slice of the component VPE. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-68208. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.1.5. Affected is the function vip_probe_slice of the component VPE. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: ti: vpe: Fix the error code of devm_kzalloc() in vip_probe_slice() In vip_probe_slice(), the error check for devm_kzalloc() incorrectly uses PTR_ERR_OR_ZERO() which returns 0 for NULL pointer. Return -ENOMEM for devm_kzalloc() failure.

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-68208 since 07/30/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/10/2026).

Upgrading to version 7.1.6 or 7.2-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 956879b173c2cf782fbc3d18947fd1da286359cf/e8f319eae96a3d718e810d52432020a2b77f5f60 is able to eliminate this problem.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 7.1.6/7.2-rc1
Patch: 956879b173c2cf782fbc3d18947fd1da286359cf/e8f319eae96a3d718e810d52432020a2b77f5f60

Timelineinfo

07/30/2026 CVE reserved
08/10/2026 +11 days Advisory disclosed
08/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-68208 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-68208
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-387570

Entryinfo

Created: 08/10/2026 16:17
Changes: 08/10/2026 16:17 (59)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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