CVE-2026-41154: Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may cause OOB kernel memory reads or writes through GPU AP

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-41154?

ddk: upgrade to 26.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-41154 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41154 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-41154 affect?

CVE-2026-41154 affects ddk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may cause OOB kernel memory reads or writes through GPU API calls. When indexing pages larger than 4kB in the page freeing logic of the sparse memory implementation, incorrect buffer in

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41154 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ddk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may cause OOB kernel memory reads or writes through GPU API calls. When indexing pages larger than 4kB in the page freeing logic of the sparse memory implementation, incorrect buffer indexing leads to OOB access.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2026-07-10
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): imaginationtech · Vendor: imaginationtech

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-10 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 15:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imaginationtech ddk UPGRADE

Affected: < 26.1 · 26.1 rtm1

Fixed in: 26.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ddk || rpm -q ddk || ddk --version

2. UPGRADE to 26.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ddk

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ddk

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41154?

ddk: upgrade to 26.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41154 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41154 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-41154 affect?

CVE-2026-41154 affects ddk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may cause OOB kernel memory reads or writes through GPU API calls. When indexing pages larger than 4kB in the page freeing logic of the sparse memory implementation, incorrect buffer in

How urgent is CVE-2026-41154?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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