CVE-2026-71694: n/a
Description
CVE-2026-71694 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Berkeley Out-of-Order Machine (BOOM) / BoomTile RTL benchmark version 1.2. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting flaws in the CSR trap-return state restoration logic, MRET handling logic, mstatus.MPRV update path, and CSRFile logic within the ProcessorFuzz BOOM benchmark Verilog code. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No affected software versions or patches are explicitly stated in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the BOOM / BoomTile RTL benchmark v1.2, specifically in the ProcessorFuzz BOOM benchmark Verilog file SmallBoomTile_v1.2_state.v. The flaw lies in the control and status register (CSR) trap-return state restoration logic, MRET instruction handling, mstatus.MPRV update path, and CSRFile logic. Exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, impacting system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no information on patches or vendor advisories.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote code execution, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can result in unauthorized control and potentially severe operational disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, cautious use and monitoring of affected components is advised.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a85bc6bacd9273b492f4864
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 14:23:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 09:02:12 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 10:04:19 UTC
Views: 52
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