CVE-2026-64289 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iommufd: Set upper bounds on cache invalidation entry_num and entry_len iommufd_hwpt_invalidate() takes a user-controlled entry_num and entry_len, each bounded only by U32_MAX. An entry_len beyond the kernel's struct size makes the copy helper verify the extra bytes are zero, scanning that excess in one uninterruptible pass; a multi-gigabyte value over zeroed user memory trips the soft-lockup watchdog. A large entry_num is the other half, driving the backend invalidation loop with no reschedule. The VT-d nested handler, for one, copies each entry and flushes caches per iteration, pinning the CPU on a non-preemptible kernel. Cap both in the ioctl. entry_len is held under PAGE_SIZE, above any request struct, and entry_num under 1 << 19, the order of a hardware invalidation queue and well beyond any real batch, bounding the per-call loop length.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's IOMMU subsystem allows for cache invalidation operations to be manipulated in a way that can cause a CPU soft-lockup. This issue arises from the 'iommufd_hwpt_invalidate()' function, which processes user-controlled 'entry_num' and 'entry_len' parameters. The lack of proper validation on these parameters can lead to excessive cache invalidation operations, pinning the CPU in a non-preemptible state and triggering the soft-lockup watchdog. The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree, specifically in versions prior to the latest commit that addresses this issue.
Users can update to the latest version of the Linux kernel stable tree, where this vulnerability has been fixed. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available on the official Linux kernel website.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c6381d90898089287e0a358f06f89f6b4b389f2 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32ca4aed2a66205b072fcfecabe220289a8149ff | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d70986002f2f3eaaed89124fb2522bded38b016 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2bd041e0efaf7d81789779b135279d18b33d6d5 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.8, < 6.12.96 >= 6.13, < 6.18.39 >= 6.19, < 7.1.4 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |