OCTOBER 9, 2026
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CVE-2026-97429

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.13%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-24 · Last synced 2026-10-09

CyberRota Analysis

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A use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's AMD KFD driver, specifically in the handling of the destroy queue process. This flaw can lead to potential memory corruption or system instability due to concurrent queue destruction. Organizations using affected Linux distributions, particularly those leveraging AMD graphics hardware, should prioritize patching to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

CVE
CVE-2026-97429
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.13%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: fix UAF race in destroy_queue_cpsch wait_on_destroy_queue() drops locks to wait for queue resume, allowing a concurrent destroy to free the queue. Use is_being_destroyed flag to serialize destruction.