CVE-2026-93170: Linux kernel · dmaengine: xilinx_dma: Fix channel idle state management in AXIDMA and MCDMA interrupt
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
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.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Sep 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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– |
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 has been implemented in the Linux kernel to correct channel idle state management in the xilinx_dma driver. Users should apply the updated kernel versions containing this fix. The affected versions are explicitly listed and should be upgraded to a fixed version. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official fix.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: xilinx_dma: Fix channel idle state management in AXIDMA and MCDMA interrupt handlers Fix a race condition in AXIDMA and MCDMA irq handlers where the channel could be incorrectly marked as idle and attempt spurious transfers when descriptors are still being processed. The issue occurs when: 1. Multiple descriptors are queued and active. 2. An interrupt fires after completing some descriptors. 3. xilinx_dma_complete_descriptor() moves completed descriptors to done_list. 4. Channel is marked idle and start_transfer() is called even though active_list still contains unprocessed descriptors. 5. This leads to premature transfer attempts and potential descriptor corruption or missed completions. Only mark the channel as idle and start new transfers when the active list is actually empty, ensuring proper channel state management and avoiding spurious transfer attempts.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-93170 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b6d055edb55ecadadf54e930c2b4fab76fa9a5a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/425630e9eea1f9f8912b8c6abf01e0dab1e27917 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5459e02707b27a964ae72e028d3ff72a3b687c4a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f4b989d7d87381927b98d64492f8dcf979f57ab (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c27d16fd2358b2fc3e1ffaca03afd11dc28630ea (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3e943490ced0b9ad475844eda7661f6a9bcfb4a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec927657524be4438447944a58173c7baf7f2384 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdaf297ab275c6efecac5e87669c31bc89b74297 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-93170 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-93170 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/0b6d055edb55ecadadf54e930c2b4fab76fa9a5a (opens in a new tab)