Linux Kernel up to 6.12.112/6.18.56/7.2.10 panthor panthor_drv.c panthor_ioctl_group_create queues.count uninitialized variable

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.112/6.18.56/7.2.10. This vulnerability affects the function panthor_ioctl_group_create of the file panthor_drv.c of the component panthor. The manipulation of the argument queues.count leads to uninitialized variable. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-99003. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.112/6.18.56/7.2.10. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function panthor_ioctl_group_create of the file panthor_drv.c of the component panthor. The manipulation of the argument queues.count with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized variable vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-457. The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results. Impacted is integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/panthor: validate userspace queue count against initialized firmware slot count In panthor_drv.c:panthor_ioctl_group_create(), the queue count is validated against the hardcoded maximum: if (!args->queues.count || args->queues.count > MAX_CS_PER_CSG) return -EINVAL; However, if the firmware reports fewer slots than MAX_CS_PER_CSG, panthor_fw_init_ifaces() will only initialize that smaller number of stream interfaces. If unprivileged userspace requests more queues than the firmware reported (but no more than MAX_CS_PER_CSG), cs_slot_prog_locked() fetches an uninitialized stream interface and may crash when dereferencing cs_iface->input->ringbuf_base.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-99003 since 09/25/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. 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 10/23/2026).

Upgrading to version 6.12.113, 6.18.57 or 7.2.11 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 4487cf79bf173f2b426a02d102076f8a20d23b96/fdee3570b282a6c8699aea63fa5694355e010ec9/9be126be5f78bc331a930295af97c9b1f9158f06/ec86c43dcfff68eab4db9bdafcd3e2b16e342e18 is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 6.12.112
• 6.18.0
• 6.18.1
• 6.18.2
• 6.18.3
• 6.18.4
• 6.18.5
• 6.18.6
• 6.18.7
• 6.18.8
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• 6.18.53
• 6.18.54
• 6.18.55
• 6.18.56
• 7.2.0
• 7.2.1
• 7.2.2
• 7.2.3
• 7.2.4
• 7.2.5
• 7.2.6
• 7.2.7
• 7.2.8
• 7.2.9
• 7.2.10

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized variable
CWE: CWE-457 / CWE-453
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.113/6.18.57/7.2.11
Patch: 4487cf79bf173f2b426a02d102076f8a20d23b96/fdee3570b282a6c8699aea63fa5694355e010ec9/9be126be5f78bc331a930295af97c9b1f9158f06/ec86c43dcfff68eab4db9bdafcd3e2b16e342e18

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-2026-99003 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-99003
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-425879

Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2026 15:46
Changes: 10/23/2026 15:46 (61)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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