CVE-2026-74442 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.102/6.18.43/7.1.7/7.2-rc5 vmwgfx VKMS drm/vmwgfx vmw_vkms_init crc_workq null pointer dereference

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.102/6.18.43/7.1.7/7.2-rc5. This affects the function vmw_vkms_init of the file drm/vmwgfx of the component vmwgfx VKMS. The manipulation of the argument crc_workq results in null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-74442. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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