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CVE-2024-26937: drm/i915/gt: Reset queue_priority_hint on parking

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/i915/gt: Reset queue_priority_hint on parking Originally, with strict in order execution, we could complete execution only when the queue was empty. Preempt-to-busy allows replacement of an active request that may complete before the preemption is processed by HW. If that happens, the request is retired from the queue, but the queue_priority_hint remains set, preventing direct submission until after the next CS interrupt is processed. This preempt-to-busy race can be triggered by the heartbeat, which will also act as the power-management barrier and upon completion allow us to idle the HW. We may process the completion of the heartbeat, and begin parking the engine before the CS event that restores the queue_priority_hint, causing us to fail the assertion that it is MIN. <3>[ 166.210729] __engine_park:283 GEM_BUG_ON(engine->sched_engine->queue_priority_hint != (-((int)(~0U >> 1)) - 1)) <0>[ 166.210781] Dumping ftrace buffer: <0>[ 166.210795] --------------------------------- ... <0>[ 167.302811] drm_fdin-1097 2..s1. 165741070us : trace_ports: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: promote { ccid:20 1217:2 prio 0 } <0>[ 167.302861] drm_fdin-1097 2d.s2. 165741072us : execlists_submission_tasklet: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: preempting last=1217:2, prio=0, hint=2147483646 <0>[ 167.302928] drm_fdin-1097 2d.s2. 165741072us : __i915_request_unsubmit: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: fence 1217:2, current 0 <0>[ 167.302992] drm_fdin-1097 2d.s2. 165741073us : __i915_request_submit: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: fence 3:4660, current 4659 <0>[ 167.303044] drm_fdin-1097 2d.s1. 165741076us : execlists_submission_tasklet: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: context:3 schedule-in, ccid:40 <0>[ 167.303095] drm_fdin-1097 2d.s1. 165741077us : trace_ports: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: submit { ccid:40 3:4660* prio 2147483646 } <0>[ 167.303159] kworker/-89 11..... 165741139us : i915_request_retire.part.0: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: fence c90:2, current 2 <0>[ 167.303208] kworker/-89 11..... 165741148us : __intel_context_do_unpin: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: context:c90 unpin <0>[ 167.303272] kworker/-89 11..... 165741159us : i915_request_retire.part.0: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: fence 1217:2, current 2 <0>[ 167.303321] kworker/-89 11..... 165741166us : __intel_context_do_unpin: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: context:1217 unpin <0>[ 167.303384] kworker/-89 11..... 165741170us : i915_request_retire.part.0: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: fence 3:4660, current 4660 <0>[ 167.303434] kworker/-89 11d..1. 165741172us : __intel_context_retire: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: context:1216 retire runtime: { total:56028ns, avg:56028ns } <0>[ 167.303484] kworker/-89 11..... 165741198us : __engine_park: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: parked <0>[ 167.303534] <idle>-0 5d.H3. 165741207us : execlists_irq_handler: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: semaphore yield: 00000040 <0>[ 167.303583] kworker/-89 11..... 165741397us : __intel_context_retire: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: context:1217 retire runtime: { total:325575ns, avg:0ns } <0>[ 167.303756] kworker/-89 11..... 165741777us : __intel_context_retire: 0000:00:02.0 rcs0: context:c90 retire runtime: { total:0ns, avg:0ns } <0>[ 167.303806] kworker/-89 11..... 165742017us : __engine_park: __engine_park:283 GEM_BUG_ON(engine->sched_engine->queue_priority_hint != (-((int)(~0U >> 1)) - 1)) <0>[ 167.303811] --------------------------------- <4>[ 167.304722] ------------[ cut here ]------------ <2>[ 167.304725] kernel BUG at drivers/gpu/drm/i915/gt/intel_engine_pm.c:283! <4>[ 167.304731] invalid opcode: 0000 [#1] PREEMPT SMP NOPTI <4>[ 167.304734] CPU: 11 PID: 89 Comm: kworker/11:1 Tainted: G W 6.8.0-rc2-CI_DRM_14193-gc655e0fd2804+ #1 <4>[ 167.304736] Hardware name: Intel Corporation Rocket Lake Client Platform/RocketLake S UDIMM 6L RVP, BIOS RKLSFWI1.R00.3173.A03.2204210138 04/21/2022 <4>[ 167.304738] Workqueue: i915-unordered retire_work_handler [i915] <4>[ 16 ---truncated---

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-26937 is a Linux kernel graphics driver bug in Intel i915 scheduling. A race condition during GPU engine parking can trigger a kernel BUG assertion, potentially crashing affected systems. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or confirmed business-impact details beyond the kernel failure evidence.

Executive priority

Treat as an availability risk, not a confirmed breach path. Patch through normal kernel maintenance, faster for exposed workstations, kiosks, embedded systems, or operational devices where a local crash would disrupt service.

Technical view

The issue is in drm/i915/gt. A preempt-to-busy race can leave queue_priority_hint set after request retirement, so engine parking hits GEM_BUG_ON in __engine_park. The kernel stable commits reset the hint on parking. Public data lists Linux kernel stable lines including 5.4 through 6.8-era versions as affected/fixed by stable updates.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems using the Intel i915 DRM driver, especially desktops, workstations, embedded devices, or appliances with Intel integrated graphics running affected kernel builds.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show active exploitation, KEV listing, public exploit code, or a remote attack path. The evidence is a kernel crash/assertion race triggered in GPU scheduling and power-management timing.

Researcher notes

Evidence is strongest for a race-induced kernel BUG in i915 engine parking. The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, exploitability analysis, and prerequisite detail. Avoid assuming privilege escalation or remote exploitability without additional vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade to a vendor kernel containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check Linux distribution advisories for backported i915 patches.
  • For appliances, review Siemens or OEM guidance before patch planning.
  • Prioritize systems where local graphics workloads can affect availability.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux hosts with Intel i915 loaded or enabled.
  • Map kernel versions against distribution advisories and stable commit backports.
  • Review kernel logs for i915 GEM_BUG_ON or __engine_park crashes.
  • Confirm patched kernels include the queue_priority_hint parking fix.
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux22b7a426bbe1ebe1520f92da4cd1617d1e1b5fc4, 22b7a426bbe1ebe1520f92da4cd1617d1e1b5fc4, 22b7a426bbe1ebe1520f92da4cd1617d1e1b5fc4, 22b7a426bbe1ebe1520f92da4cd1617d1e1b5fc4, 22b7a426bbe1ebe1520f92da4cd1617d1e1b5fc4, 22b7a426bbe1ebe1520f92da4cd1617d1e1b5fc4, 22b7a426bbe1ebe1520f92da4cd1617d1e1b5fc4, 22b7a426bbe1ebe1520f92da4cd1617d1e1b5fc4unaffected
LinuxLinux5.4, 0, 5.4.274, 5.10.215, 5.15.154, 6.1.84, 6.6.24, 6.7.12, 6.8.3, 6.9affected
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