# CVE-2026-31460: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  drm/amd/display: check if ext_caps is valid in B...

CVE-2026-31460 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-31460 (version 6.19.11-1), released May 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-31460
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0011
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 22, 2026

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  drm/amd/display: check if ext_caps is valid in BL setup  LVDS connectors don't have extended backlight caps so check if the pointer is valid before accessing it.  (cherry picked from commit 3f797396d7f4eb9bb6eded184bbc6f033628a6f6)

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.19.11-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-31460](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-31460.md) | May 15, 2026 |

---

Data as of 2026-11-08T13:06:02Z UTC. Source: Patchblox Patch Radar (https://patchblox.com/security/patch-radar). Patchblox finds out-of-date software on Windows, macOS and Linux and updates it through release rings: https://patchblox.com/demo

Free to use with attribution: show "Data: Patchblox Patch Radar" with a link to https://patchblox.com/security/patch-radar. Terms, including what needs a written agreement: https://patchblox.com/security/patch-radar/use-the-data

Product names, logos and trademarks shown on Patch Radar belong to their respective owners. They are used only to identify the software each security fix applies to and to help readers find their platform. Their use does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, those owners, and Patchblox is not affiliated with any of them.