CVE-2026-46236
Xbox Remote Driver DMA Violation in Linux Kernel
Publication date: 2026-05-28
Last updated on: 2026-05-28
Assigner: kernel.org
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| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | * |
| linux_kernel | linux_kernel | * |
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel, specifically in the media: rc: xbox_remote component. It involves improper handling of the buffer for IO operations, where the buffer is part of the device structure. This design violates DMA (Direct Memory Access) coherency rules, which are critical for ensuring data integrity during memory operations.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Because the buffer for IO is incorrectly part of the device structure, violating DMA coherency rules, this could lead to data corruption or unexpected behavior during DMA operations. This may affect the stability and reliability of the device or system using the vulnerable Linux kernel component.