CVE-2026-97917
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Buffer Overflow Fix in Linux Kernel's ivpu_to_cpu_addr

Publication date: 2026-09-25

Last updated on: 2026-09-25

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/ivpu: Validate full buffer range in ivpu_to_cpu_addr Add a size parameter to ivpu_to_cpu_addr() and validate that the whole [vpu_addr, vpu_addr + size) range stays within the BO.

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Published
2026-09-25
Last Modified
2026-09-25
Generated
2026-09-25
AI Q&A
2026-09-25
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-97917
EUVD
EUVD-2026-86771

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linux_kernel linux_kernel *

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel involves a missing validation in the ivpu_to_cpu_addr function. The issue is that the function did not check if the entire buffer range from vpu_addr to vpu_addr + size stays within the bounds of the buffer object (BO). This could allow an attacker to access memory outside the intended buffer.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could lead to memory corruption, crashes, or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. It may also enable privilege escalation if exploited successfully.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version to resolve the vulnerability in accel/ivpu. Validate that the kernel update includes the fix for ivpu_to_cpu_addr buffer range validation.

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