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Patch available 17.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisCVE.org

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

drm/dp_mst: Handle torn-down topology gracefully in drm_dp_mst_topology_queue_probe()

A hotplug or link-loss event can tear down the MST topology (setting mgr->mst_state = false and mgr->mst_primary = NULL) concurrently with a caller invoking drm_dp_mst_topology_queue_probe(). Since the check is already performed under mgr->lock, the condition is not a programming error but a valid race -- the topology was valid when the caller decided to call this function, but was torn down before the lock was acquired.

Replace the drm_WARN_ON() with a graceful early return. This eliminates spurious kernel warnings and the resulting compositor crashes observed when connecting/disconnecting DP MST monitors, while keeping the correct behavior of doing nothing when MST is not active. A drm_dbg_mst() trace is added so the skipped probe remains observable under MST debug logging.

The existing WARN_ON(mgr->mst_primary) in drm_dp_mst_topology_mgr_set_mst() already catches the case where the topology is initialized twice, so no diagnostic coverage is lost.

Affected VersionsENISA

Linux 6.12
Linux dbaeef363ea54f4c18112874b77503c72ba60fec <afdff9103818656627920c21822e48a6dae2906f
Linux dbaeef363ea54f4c18112874b77503c72ba60fec <8c6d84a54823cd839e6ce22af559925f1320c310
Linux 6.6.86 <6.6.148
Linux patch: 6.6.148
Linux patch: 6.12.101
Linux patch: 0
Linux dbaeef363ea54f4c18112874b77503c72ba60fec <4ed6d08c4a59ee6a8cb806347f6d9873de5d229e
Linux patch: 7.2-rc2
Linux dbaeef363ea54f4c18112874b77503c72ba60fec <613059875958e7b217b250ed14c3b189f9488421
Linux patch: 7.1.6
Linux patch: 6.18.42
Linux 5f57a96e92c60f62da91d58ceb5e5acd40e7d594 <b1d05cc61dfa6c4bd5e67855bec6a03e955f512d

Affected Packages

euvd linux fix: 6.6.148

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Aug 12, 2026 - 01:02 EUVD
CVE Published
Aug 12, 2026 - 00:07 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
17.0%
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity Not scored yet
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 17.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
No CVSS yet + EPSS > 10% or public POC
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

Priority Score

17
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +17
CVSS: 0
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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