CVE-2026-52952: Linux kernel · iommu: Fix WARN_ON in __iommu_group_set_domain_nofail() due to reset
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1, 7.0.0-28.28 +11
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
An official fix is available and included in updated Linux kernel packages for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and related releases. Users should apply the kernel updates to versions 7.0.0-28.28 or later as specified in the vendor advisory. A system reboot is required to apply the changes. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of all third-party kernel modules are necessary after the update. Follow the vendor's update instructions carefully to ensure full remediation.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's IOMMU subsystem was fixed to address a use-after-free (UAF) condition triggered by improper handling of domain attachments during device recovery. The flaw involved the __iommu_group_set_domain_nofail() function, where concurrent domain attachments were incorrectly rejected, causing a WARN_ON and potential UAF when re-attaching the domain. This issue affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to specific 7.0.0 releases and has been resolved in updated kernel packages. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, but no known exploits are reported in the wild. The fix is available through official Ubuntu kernel updates requiring a system reboot and recompilation of third-party kernel modules due to ABI changes.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-52952 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-52952 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/5474e6e17a262db45c60575c73f70210f5c7001f (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8566-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8568-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8569-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8618-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8663-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-3 (opens in a new tab)