CVE-2026-23128
Unknown Unknown - Not Provided
CFI Bypass in Linux arm64 swsusp Causes Kernel Data Abort

Publication date: 2026-02-14

Last updated on: 2026-03-18

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arm64: Set __nocfi on swsusp_arch_resume() A DABT is reported[1] on an android based system when resume from hiberate. This happens because swsusp_arch_suspend_exit() is marked with SYM_CODE_*() and does not have a CFI hash, but swsusp_arch_resume() will attempt to verify the CFI hash when calling a copy of swsusp_arch_suspend_exit(). Given that there's an existing requirement that the entrypoint to swsusp_arch_suspend_exit() is the first byte of the .hibernate_exit.text section, we cannot fix this by marking swsusp_arch_suspend_exit() with SYM_FUNC_*(). The simplest fix for now is to disable the CFI check in swsusp_arch_resume(). Mark swsusp_arch_resume() as __nocfi to disable the CFI check. [1] [ 22.991934][ T1] Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address 0000000109170ffc [ 22.991934][ T1] Mem abort info: [ 22.991934][ T1] ESR = 0x0000000096000007 [ 22.991934][ T1] EC = 0x25: DABT (current EL), IL = 32 bits [ 22.991934][ T1] SET = 0, FnV = 0 [ 22.991934][ T1] EA = 0, S1PTW = 0 [ 22.991934][ T1] FSC = 0x07: level 3 translation fault [ 22.991934][ T1] Data abort info: [ 22.991934][ T1] ISV = 0, ISS = 0x00000007, ISS2 = 0x00000000 [ 22.991934][ T1] CM = 0, WnR = 0, TnD = 0, TagAccess = 0 [ 22.991934][ T1] GCS = 0, Overlay = 0, DirtyBit = 0, Xs = 0 [ 22.991934][ T1] [0000000109170ffc] user address but active_mm is swapper [ 22.991934][ T1] Internal error: Oops: 0000000096000007 [#1] PREEMPT SMP [ 22.991934][ T1] Dumping ftrace buffer: [ 22.991934][ T1] (ftrace buffer empty) [ 22.991934][ T1] Modules linked in: [ 22.991934][ T1] CPU: 0 PID: 1 Comm: swapper/0 Not tainted 6.6.98-android15-8-g0b1d2aee7fc3-dirty-4k #1 688c7060a825a3ac418fe53881730b355915a419 [ 22.991934][ T1] Hardware name: Unisoc UMS9360-base Board (DT) [ 22.991934][ T1] pstate: 804000c5 (Nzcv daIF +PAN -UAO -TCO -DIT -SSBS BTYPE=--) [ 22.991934][ T1] pc : swsusp_arch_resume+0x2ac/0x344 [ 22.991934][ T1] lr : swsusp_arch_resume+0x294/0x344 [ 22.991934][ T1] sp : ffffffc08006b960 [ 22.991934][ T1] x29: ffffffc08006b9c0 x28: 0000000000000000 x27: 0000000000000000 [ 22.991934][ T1] x26: 0000000000000000 x25: 0000000000000000 x24: 0000000000000820 [ 22.991934][ T1] x23: ffffffd0817e3000 x22: ffffffd0817e3000 x21: 0000000000000000 [ 22.991934][ T1] x20: ffffff8089171000 x19: ffffffd08252c8c8 x18: ffffffc080061058 [ 22.991934][ T1] x17: 00000000529c6ef0 x16: 00000000529c6ef0 x15: 0000000000000004 [ 22.991934][ T1] x14: ffffff8178c88000 x13: 0000000000000006 x12: 0000000000000000 [ 22.991934][ T1] x11: 0000000000000015 x10: 0000000000000001 x9 : ffffffd082533000 [ 22.991934][ T1] x8 : 0000000109171000 x7 : 205b5d3433393139 x6 : 392e32322020205b [ 22.991934][ T1] x5 : 000000010916f000 x4 : 000000008164b000 x3 : ffffff808a4e0530 [ 22.991934][ T1] x2 : ffffffd08058e784 x1 : 0000000082326000 x0 : 000000010a283000 [ 22.991934][ T1] Call trace: [ 22.991934][ T1] swsusp_arch_resume+0x2ac/0x344 [ 22.991934][ T1] hibernation_restore+0x158/0x18c [ 22.991934][ T1] load_image_and_restore+0xb0/0xec [ 22.991934][ T1] software_resume+0xf4/0x19c [ 22.991934][ T1] software_resume_initcall+0x34/0x78 [ 22.991934][ T1] do_one_initcall+0xe8/0x370 [ 22.991934][ T1] do_initcall_level+0xc8/0x19c [ 22.991934][ T1] do_initcalls+0x70/0xc0 [ 22.991934][ T1] do_basic_setup+0x1c/0x28 [ 22.991934][ T1] kernel_init_freeable+0xe0/0x148 [ 22.991934][ T1] kernel_init+0x20/0x1a8 [ 22.991934][ T1] ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20 [ 22.991934][ T1] Code: a9400a61 f94013e0 f9438923 f9400a64 (b85fc110) [[email protected]: commit log updated by Mark Rutland]
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Published
2026-02-14
Last Modified
2026-03-18
Generated
2026-05-07
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2026-02-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
NVD
CVE-2026-23128
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6114
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Vendor Product Version / Range
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 6.2 (inc) to 6.6.122 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.7 (inc) to 6.12.68 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.13 (inc) to 6.18.8 (exc)
linux linux_kernel 6.19
linux linux_kernel From 6.1 (inc) to 6.1.162 (exc)
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability occurs in the Linux kernel on arm64 architecture related to the swsusp_arch_resume() function used during system resume from hibernation on Android-based systems.

A Data Abort (DABT) error happens because the function swsusp_arch_suspend_exit() is marked in a way that it does not have a Control Flow Integrity (CFI) hash, but swsusp_arch_resume() tries to verify this CFI hash when calling a copy of swsusp_arch_suspend_exit().

The root cause is that swsusp_arch_suspend_exit() must remain marked as SYM_CODE_*() due to its entry point requirements, so the fix was to disable the CFI check in swsusp_arch_resume() by marking it as __nocfi.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

This vulnerability can cause a kernel crash (Data Abort) during the resume from hibernation on affected systems, potentially leading to system instability or denial of service.

On Android-based devices using affected Linux kernel versions, this could result in unexpected reboots or inability to properly resume from hibernation, impacting device availability and reliability.


How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:

I don't know


How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?

This vulnerability manifests as a Data Abort (DABT) error on an Android-based system when resuming from hibernate. The kernel logs will show messages similar to "Unable to handle kernel paging request" and an internal error related to swsusp_arch_resume().

To detect this vulnerability on your system, you should monitor kernel logs for such errors during resume from hibernation.

  • Use the command: dmesg | grep -i 'swsusp_arch_resume' to check for related kernel errors.
  • Check for kernel paging request errors with: dmesg | grep -i 'Unable to handle kernel paging request'
  • Look for Data Abort (DABT) messages in kernel logs: dmesg | grep -i 'DABT'

What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

The vulnerability is fixed by marking the function swsusp_arch_resume() with __nocfi to disable the Control Flow Integrity (CFI) check.

Immediate mitigation involves updating your Linux kernel to a version that includes this fix.

If updating is not immediately possible, avoid using hibernation on affected systems as the issue occurs during resume from hibernate.


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