Linux Kernel up to 6.6.159/6.12.113/6.18.56/7.2.10 vmwgfx out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.159/6.12.113/6.18.56/7.2.10. This affects an unknown part of the component vmwgfx. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-99002. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.159/6.12.113/6.18.56/7.2.10. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component vmwgfx. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vmwgfx: validate pitch coming from userspace Validate the pitch, alongside the box dimensions before trying to copy data from the underlying surface. Fixes possible out of bounds reads with cursor snooping.

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-99002 since 09/25/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/23/2026).

Upgrading to version 6.6.160, 6.12.114, 6.18.57 or 7.2.11 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch db6fbc2b77849e3c3c2bc115ea9ac925c4625a0d/f6d9c8abdf06a9c7efa799532d66ed8d5a50734c/76e5ddd7d9822c8c3492e0f50ba8978e093069ad/fcb137f6e7ed769f7ecad84364a33c451371b602/21bc51cb89ced74d6645a138cc2f21184bc75094 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: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.6.160/6.12.114/6.18.57/7.2.11
Patch: db6fbc2b77849e3c3c2bc115ea9ac925c4625a0d/f6d9c8abdf06a9c7efa799532d66ed8d5a50734c/76e5ddd7d9822c8c3492e0f50ba8978e093069ad/fcb137f6e7ed769f7ecad84364a33c451371b602/21bc51cb89ced74d6645a138cc2f21184bc75094

Timelineinfo

09/25/2026 CVE reserved
10/23/2026 +28 days Advisory disclosed
10/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-99002 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-99002
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-425878

Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2026 15:46
Changes: 10/23/2026 15:46 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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