CVE-2026-53206: Linux kernel · accel/ivpu: Add bounds check for firmware runtime memory
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 7.0.0-31.31~24.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-31.31~24.04.1, 7.0.0-31.31, 7.0.0-1012.12 +7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 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
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available and has been released in linux-hwe-edge kernel versions 7.0.0-31.31 and subsequent updates. Users should apply these official patches to remediate the vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms patch availability and recommends updating to the fixed versions. No additional mitigation actions are specified or required beyond applying the official updates.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's accel/ivpu component was fixed by adding bounds checks for firmware runtime memory. The fix ensures that the firmware runtime memory specified in the image header is properly aligned and sized to hold the firmware image, preventing errors during memory allocation and image transfer. This issue affected multiple specific versions of the linux-hwe-edge kernel. The vulnerability has been addressed in several fixed versions starting with 7.0.0-31.31 and related releases. The CVSS score is 5.5, indicating a medium severity with an impact on availability but no confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of patches.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-53206 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53206 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/1d0b597facdd3c0239c88e8797c1014e1ea0ef15 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d0b597facdd3c0239c88e8797c1014e1ea0ef15 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8ab60ae9309e76d9a09c601c10cc222e25b3d5b (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8726-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8727-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)