CVE-2026-64477
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Out-of-Bounds Access in Linux Kernel Resctrl

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-64477, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-25

Last updated on: 2026-07-25

Assigner: kernel.org

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: x86,fs/resctrl: Prevent out-of-bounds access while offlining CPU when SNC enabled The architecture updates the cpu_mask in a domain's header to track which online CPUs are associated with the domain. When this mask becomes empty the architecture initiates offline of the domain that includes calling on resctrl fs to offline the domain. If it is a monitoring domain in which LLC occupancy is tracked resctrl fs forces the limbo handler to clear all busy RMID state associated with the domain. The limbo handler always reads the current event value associated with a busy RMID irrespective of it being checked as part of regular "is it still busy" check or whether it will be forced released anyway. When reading an RMID on a system with SNC enabled the "logical RMID" is converted to the "physical RMID" and this conversion requires the NUMA node ID of the resctrl monitoring domain that is in turn determined by querying the NUMA node ID of any CPU belonging to the monitoring domain. When the monitoring domain is going offline its cpu_mask is empty causing the NUMA node ID query via cpu_to_node() to be done with "nr_cpu_ids" as argument resulting in an out-of-bounds access. Refactor the limbo handler to skip reading the RMID when the RMID will just be forced to no longer be dirty in the domain anyway. Add a safety check to the architecture's RMID reader to protect against this scenario.

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Published
2026-07-25
Last Modified
2026-07-25
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2026-07-25
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2026-07-25
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Executive Summary

This is a Linux kernel vulnerability where an out-of-bounds access occurs when a CPU monitoring domain is taken offline with SNC (Sub-NUMA Clustering) enabled. The issue happens because the system tries to query the NUMA node ID of a CPU in an empty CPU mask, leading to invalid memory access during RMID (Resource Monitoring ID) state handling.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the Linux kernel's resctrl subsystem with SNC enabled. Detection requires checking kernel logs for out-of-bounds access errors during CPU offlining in resctrl domains. Monitor logs for messages related to resctrl or RMID handling during system operations.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could cause system crashes, memory corruption, or unexpected behavior when a CPU monitoring domain is offlined on systems with SNC enabled. It may lead to data corruption or denial of service if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Linux kernel patches that address this issue. Disable SNC (Scalable Node Controller) if not required, as this vulnerability is triggered when SNC is enabled. Monitor kernel updates from your distribution for fixes.

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