CVE-2026-53206
accel/ivpu: Add bounds check for firmware runtime memory
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/ivpu: Add bounds check for firmware runtime memory Validate that the firmware runtime memory specified in the image header is properly aligned and sized to hold the firmware image. This prevents errors during memory allocation and image transfer.
INFO
Published Date :
June 25, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 2, 2026, 8:55 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 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate firmware runtime memory alignment and size.
- Check image header for memory specifications.
- Apply bounds checks for firmware image transfer.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-53206.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d0b597facdd3c0239c88e8797c1014e1ea0ef15 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8ab60ae9309e76d9a09c601c10cc222e25b3d5b | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.19 up to (excluding) 7.0.13 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d0b597facdd3c0239c88e8797c1014e1ea0ef15 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8ab60ae9309e76d9a09c601c10cc222e25b3d5b Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jun. 25, 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': '2007e210b6a188efc35160ff9f2780581fe56941', 'lessThan': 'f8ab60ae9309e76d9a09c601c10cc222e25b3d5b', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2007e210b6a188efc35160ff9f2780581fe56941', 'lessThan': '1d0b597facdd3c0239c88e8797c1014e1ea0ef15', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/accel/ivpu/ivpu_fw.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.19'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.19', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.0.13', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/accel/ivpu/ivpu_fw.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/ivpu: Add bounds check for firmware runtime memory Validate that the firmware runtime memory specified in the image header is properly aligned and sized to hold the firmware image. This prevents errors during memory allocation and image transfer. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d0b597facdd3c0239c88e8797c1014e1ea0ef15 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8ab60ae9309e76d9a09c601c10cc222e25b3d5b