About this tag
This tag covers CVE-2026-68364, a Linux kernel vulnerability affecting the AMDGPU display driver. The issue is a deadlock that can cause system hangs during suspend, resume, shutdown, or reboot, particularly when an Idle State Manager worker is active. Video playback is a common trigger but not a hard requirement. The fix is included in Linux kernel 7.1.6 and later on the 7.1 stable branch. The National Vulnerability Database published the CVE on August 10, 2026. For WindowsForum.com users, this tag is relevant for those running Linux distributions on AMD hardware, as it addresses a stability issue that can impact system reliability.
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    CVE-2026-68364: Linux 7.1.6 Fixes AMDGPU Suspend Hangs

    Linux kernel 7.1.6 and later on the 7.1 stable branch contain a fix for CVE-2026-68364, an AMDGPU display-driver deadlock that can leave a machine frozen during suspend, resume, shutdown, or reboot when an Idle State Manager worker is active. The failure was observed while video was playing, but...