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CVE-2026-46229 is a Linux kernel vulnerability affecting AMD's KFD compute path, where freshly allocated VRAM may not be cleared of stale data from prior allocations. This can expose sensitive information to userspace. While not a Windows vulnerability, it is relevant to WindowsForum readers who manage mixed environments with Linux GPU nodes, WSL-based AI workflows, or ROCm stacks. The issue highlights memory hygiene risks in GPU compute and underscores the importance of tracking kernel patches even in Windows-centric IT shops. Discussions on the forum cover the technical details, impact on production systems, and mitigation strategies for administrators running AMD GPUs in Linux or WSL contexts.
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    CVE-2026-46229: AMD KFD VRAM Not Cleared on Allocate—Linux GPU Risk

    CVE-2026-46229 is a newly published Linux kernel vulnerability, received by NVD from kernel.org on May 28, 2026, in which AMD’s KFD compute path could hand freshly allocated VRAM to userspace without first clearing stale contents from prior allocations. The bug sits at the uncomfortable...
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