CVE-2026-89592
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NULL dereference and integer overflow in Linux kernel rocket_job_push

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-89592, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-11

Last updated on: 2026-09-11

Assigner: kernel.org

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/rocket: fix NULL dereference and integer overflow in rocket_job_push() rocket_job_push() allocates a temporary array to hold all input and output GEM object pointers: bos = kvmalloc_array(job->in_bo_count + job->out_bo_count, sizeof(void *), GFP_KERNEL); memcpy(bos, job->in_bos, job->in_bo_count * sizeof(void *)); memcpy(&bos[job->in_bo_count], job->out_bos, ...); Two bugs exist: 1. Missing NULL check: if kvmalloc_array() fails, bos is NULL and the subsequent memcpy() dereferences it, causing a kernel NULL pointer dereference. 2. Integer overflow: in_bo_count and out_bo_count are both u32, set directly from userspace-supplied in_bo_handle_count and out_bo_handle_count with no prior validation. Their sum is computed in u32 arithmetic and can wrap to a smaller value, causing the allocation count passed to kvmalloc_array() to be smaller than intended. Subsequent uses still operate on the original counts when copying and locking objects, which may lead to out-of-bounds accesses on the temporary array. Fix by using check_add_overflow() to detect count overflow before the allocation, and adding a NULL check on the allocation result.

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Published
2026-09-11
Last Modified
2026-09-11
Generated
2026-10-02
AI Q&A
2026-09-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-01
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Executive Summary

This is a Linux kernel vulnerability where rocket_job_push() fails to properly handle memory allocation and input validation. It involves a NULL pointer dereference if memory allocation fails and an integer overflow when calculating the size of a temporary array for GEM object pointers. The overflow occurs because userspace-supplied counts are summed without validation, potentially causing out-of-bounds memory access.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the Linux kernel's accel/rocket subsystem and requires kernel-level detection. There are no direct network or system commands to detect it externally. Kernel logs may show NULL pointer dereference errors or memory corruption issues related to rocket_job_push(). Check dmesg or kernel logs for errors like 'NULL pointer dereference' or 'general protection fault' in the accel/rocket module.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could lead to kernel crashes due to NULL pointer dereference or memory corruption from out-of-bounds array access. On affected systems, it may cause denial-of-service conditions or privilege escalation if exploited by a local attacker with access to the rocket driver interface.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR or HIPAA as it is a Linux kernel memory safety issue. However, if exploited, it could lead to kernel crashes or memory corruption, potentially causing system instability or unauthorized access. Such disruptions might indirectly impact systems handling sensitive data, but no direct compliance impact is specified.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the fix for CVE-2026-89592. If updating is not immediately possible, restrict access to the rocket_job_push() functionality or disable the accel/rocket subsystem if not in use. Monitor kernel logs for signs of exploitation or crashes.

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