# CVE-2026-43305: drm/amd/display: Fix mismatched unlock for DMUB HW lock in HWSS fast path

CVE-2026-43305 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-43305 (version 6.19.6-1), released May 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-43305
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (Moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0008
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-43305

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  drm/amd/display: Fix mismatched unlock for DMUB HW lock in HWSS fast path  [Why] The evaluation for whether we need to use the DMUB HW lock isn't the same as whether we need to unlock which results in a hang when the fast path is used for ASIC without FAMS support.  [How] Store a flag that indicates whether we should use the lock and use that same flag to specify whether unlocking is needed.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.19.6-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-43305](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-43305.md) | May 15, 2026 |

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