CVE-2026-97454
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Boundary Check Flaw in Linux Kernel ACPICA

Publication date: 2026-09-24

Last updated on: 2026-09-24

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPICA: add boundary checks in acpi_ps_get_next_field() Add boundary checks in acpi_ps_get_next_field() to prevent out-of-bounds access.

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Published
2026-09-24
Last Modified
2026-09-24
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2026-09-24
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2026-09-24
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-97454
EUVD
EUVD-2026-86067

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linux linux_kernel *

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel involves a lack of boundary checks in the function acpi_ps_get_next_field(). This could allow an out-of-bounds memory access, potentially leading to system instability or crashes.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability may cause system crashes or instability if exploited. It could also potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive kernel memory, though this depends on the specific system configuration and kernel version.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version to address the out-of-bounds access vulnerability in ACPICA's acpi_ps_get_next_field() function.

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