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CVE-2026-98784

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu/gfx6: fix firmware leak on teardown The firmware requested in gfx_v6_0_init_microcode() is not released when the GFX…

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2026-98784 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm/amdgpu/gfx6: fix firmware leak on teardown

The firmware requested in gfx_v6_0_init_microcode() is not released

when the GFX block is torn down, leaking the firmware resources.

Add gfx_v6_0_free_microcode() and call it from gfx_v6_0_sw_fini()

to release the PFP, ME, CE and RLC firmware.

(cherry picked from commit 386e81346f95ab0be5a82c5535de932e7a456924)

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-98784?

CVE-2026-98784 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98784?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-98784?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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