CVE-2026-97431
Published Sep 24, 2026
Modified Sep 25, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Avoid DPMS-on for phantom stream [Why & How] Calling dc_update_planes_and_stream separately for stream and its phantom stream causes a NULL pointer dereference, since the phantom is destroyed on the first call. Skip the call for phantom streams.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0016
Probability of exploitation
0.04%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-97431? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/amd/display: Avoid DPMS-on for phantom stream
[Why & How]
Calling dc_update_planes_and_stream separately for stream and its
phantom stream causes a NULL pointer dereference, since the phantom is
destroyed on the first call.
Skip the call for phantom streams.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-97431? +
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