CVE-2026-53120
PCI: use generic driver_override infrastructure
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI: use generic driver_override infrastructure When a driver is probed through __driver_attach(), the bus' match() callback is called without the device lock held, thus accessing the driver_override field without a lock, which can cause a UAF. Fix this by using the driver-core driver_override infrastructure taking care of proper locking internally. Note that calling match() from __driver_attach() without the device lock held is intentional. [1]
INFO
Published Date :
June 24, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 8:53 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply kernel updates.
- Use generic driver_override infrastructure.
- Ensure proper locking for driver access.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.13 up to (excluding) 6.18.33 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.19 up to (excluding) 7.0.10 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.16 up to (excluding) 6.12.91 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/10a4206a24013be4d558d476010cbf2eb4c9fa64 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/58a42be0d70307d765594fc581f5f5e5ef059712 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5b2c5755495507e14f310c2653c85de0a309b1f Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfe950d9464cad609f3b118c6203e2708055bc61 Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jun. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '782a985d7af26db39e86070d28f987cad21313c0', 'lessThan': 'dfe950d9464cad609f3b118c6203e2708055bc61', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '782a985d7af26db39e86070d28f987cad21313c0', 'lessThan': '58a42be0d70307d765594fc581f5f5e5ef059712', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '782a985d7af26db39e86070d28f987cad21313c0', 'lessThan': 'c5b2c5755495507e14f310c2653c85de0a309b1f', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '782a985d7af26db39e86070d28f987cad21313c0', 'lessThan': '10a4206a24013be4d558d476010cbf2eb4c9fa64', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/pci/pci-driver.c', 'drivers/pci/pci-sysfs.c', 'drivers/pci/probe.c', 'drivers/vfio/pci/vfio_pci_core.c', 'drivers/xen/xen-pciback/pci_stub.c', 'include/linux/pci.h'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.16'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '3.16', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.12.91', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.12.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.18.33', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.18.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.0.10', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/pci/pci-driver.c', 'drivers/pci/pci-sysfs.c', 'drivers/pci/probe.c', 'drivers/vfio/pci/vfio_pci_core.c', 'drivers/xen/xen-pciback/pci_stub.c', 'include/linux/pci.h'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI: use generic driver_override infrastructure When a driver is probed through __driver_attach(), the bus' match() callback is called without the device lock held, thus accessing the driver_override field without a lock, which can cause a UAF. Fix this by using the driver-core driver_override infrastructure taking care of proper locking internally. Note that calling match() from __driver_attach() without the device lock held is intentional. [1] Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/10a4206a24013be4d558d476010cbf2eb4c9fa64 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/58a42be0d70307d765594fc581f5f5e5ef059712 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5b2c5755495507e14f310c2653c85de0a309b1f Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfe950d9464cad609f3b118c6203e2708055bc61