Linux Kernel up to 6.18.51/7.2.5 dw_dp dw_dp_bind use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.51/7.2.5. This vulnerability affects the function dw_dp_bind of the component dw_dp. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-93194. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.51/7.2.5. This affects the function dw_dp_bind of the component dw_dp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/rockchip: dw_dp: Release core resources Core resources such as the DisplayPort AUX channel get initialized and registered during dw_dp_bind(), but are never unregistered, which may lead to memory leaks and/or use-after-free: [ 224.661371] BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in device_is_dependent+0xe0/0x2b0 [ 224.662015] Read of size 8 at addr ffff00011aee8550 by task modprobe/658 [ 224.662612] [ 224.662752] CPU: 7 UID: 0 PID: 658 Comm: modprobe Not tainted 7.0.0-rc2-next-20260305 #14 PREEMPT [ 224.662759] Hardware name: Radxa ROCK 5B (DT) [ 224.662762] Call trace: [ 224.662764] show_stack+0x20/0x38 (C) [ 224.662772] dump_stack_lvl+0x6c/0x98 [ 224.662777] print_report+0x160/0x4b8 [ 224.662783] kasan_report+0xb4/0xe0 [ 224.662790] __asan_report_load8_noabort+0x20/0x30 [ 224.662796] device_is_dependent+0xe0/0x2b0 [ 224.662802] device_is_dependent+0x108/0x2b0 [ 224.662808] device_link_add+0x1f8/0x10b0 [ 224.662813] devm_of_phy_get_by_index+0x120/0x200 [ 224.662819] dw_dp_bind+0x34c/0xb10 [dw_dp] [ 224.662830] dw_dp_rockchip_bind+0x194/0x250 [rockchipdrm] [ 224.662864] component_bind_all+0x3a8/0x720 [ 224.662869] rockchip_drm_bind+0x120/0x390 [rockchipdrm] [ 224.662899] try_to_bring_up_aggregate_device+0x76c/0x838 [ 224.662904] component_master_add_with_match+0x1f4/0x230 [ 224.662909] rockchip_drm_platform_probe+0x420/0x538 [rockchipdrm] [ 224.662939] platform_probe+0xe8/0x168 [ 224.662945] really_probe+0x340/0x828 [ 224.662950] __driver_probe_device+0x2e0/0x350 [ 224.662954] driver_probe_device+0x80/0x140 [ 224.662959] __driver_attach+0x398/0x460 [ 224.662964] bus_for_each_dev+0xe0/0x198 [ 224.662968] driver_attach+0x50/0x68 [ 224.662972] bus_add_driver+0x2a0/0x4c0 [ 224.662977] driver_register+0x294/0x360 [ 224.662982] __platform_driver_register+0x7c/0x98 [ 224.662987] rockchip_drm_init+0xc4/0xff8 [rockchipdrm] Since a previous commit exported dw_dp_unbind() function in DW DP core library to take care of the necessary cleanup, use this in the component's unbind() callback, as well as in its bind() error path.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-93194 since 09/17/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/17/2026).

Upgrading to version 6.18.52, 7.2.6 or 7.3-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 362e005b816ee8052a195b98d845966689b398a1/11f07929f454ecc2c5d0da3a4727fd205be43e49/cc6d7aca2f37a1525a94ef97eb3ce361732c876c is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.8
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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc1
Patch: 362e005b816ee8052a195b98d845966689b398a1/11f07929f454ecc2c5d0da3a4727fd205be43e49/cc6d7aca2f37a1525a94ef97eb3ce361732c876c

Timelineinfo

09/17/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/17/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
09/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-93194 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-93194
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-407091

Entryinfo

Created: 09/17/2026 23:04
Changes: 09/17/2026 23:04 (59)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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