CVE-2025-71076
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Publication date: 2026-01-13

Last updated on: 2026-03-25

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe/oa: Limit num_syncs to prevent oversized allocations The OA open parameters did not validate num_syncs, allowing userspace to pass arbitrarily large values, potentially leading to excessive allocations. Add check to ensure that num_syncs does not exceed DRM_XE_MAX_SYNCS, returning -EINVAL when the limit is violated. v2: use XE_IOCTL_DBG() and drop duplicated check. (Ashutosh) (cherry picked from commit e057b2d2b8d815df3858a87dffafa2af37e5945b)
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Published
2026-01-13
Last Modified
2026-03-25
Generated
2026-05-06
AI Q&A
2026-01-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Showing 11 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel 6.13
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel From 6.13.1 (inc) to 6.18.3 (exc)
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel From 6.12.17 (inc) to 6.12.64 (exc)
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/xe/oa component involves a lack of validation for the 'num_syncs' parameter. Userspace could pass arbitrarily large values for 'num_syncs', which could lead to excessive memory allocations. The fix adds a check to ensure 'num_syncs' does not exceed a defined maximum (DRM_XE_MAX_SYNCS), returning an error if the limit is violated.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability can lead to excessive memory allocations in the Linux kernel, which may cause resource exhaustion or denial of service conditions, potentially impacting system stability or availability.


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