CVE-2026-23174 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme-pci: handle changing device dma map requirements The initial state of dma_needs_unmap may be false, but change to true while mapping the data iterator. Enabling swiotlb is one such case that can change the result. The nvme driver needs to save the mapped dma vectors to be unmapped later, so allocate as needed during iteration rather than assume it was always allocated at the beginning. This fixes a NULL dereference from accessing an uninitialized dma_vecs when the device dma unmapping requirements change mid-iteration.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's NVMe PCI driver relates to improper handling of device DMA unmapping requirements, which can lead to a NULL dereference. This issue arises when the initial state of 'dma_needs_unmap' changes mid-iteration, particularly when SWIOTLB is enabled. The driver must allocate and save mapped DMA vectors for later unmapping, rather than assuming they were pre-allocated. The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel stable tree, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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Assessed Feb 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/071be3b0b6575d45be9df9c5b612f5882bfc5e88 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3ed399e9aa6f36e92d2d0fe88b387915e9705fe | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| Linux kernel | All versions |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Feb 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |
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