In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/ivpu: Add bounds check for firmware runtime memory Validate that the… (CVE-2026-53206)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2026-53206 involves insufficient validation of firmware runtime memory parameters in the accel/ivpu driver. Specifically, the firmware image header did not properly validate alignment and size of the runtime memory, which could lead to errors during memory allocation or image transfer. The issue was resolved by adding bounds checks to validate these parameters, thereby preventing potential crashes or denial of service conditions.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability impacts system availability by potentially causing errors during memory allocation and firmware image transfer in the accel/ivpu component of the Linux kernel. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to add bounds checking for firmware runtime memory in the accel/ivpu driver. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates that include this patch once available. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, check the vendor advisory or Linux kernel mailing lists for the current remediation guidance.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/ivpu: Add bounds check for firmware runtime memory Validate that the… (CVE-2026-53206)
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2026-53206 involves insufficient validation of firmware runtime memory parameters in the accel/ivpu driver. Specifically, the firmware image header did not properly validate alignment and size of the runtime memory, which could lead to errors during memory allocation or image transfer. The issue was resolved by adding bounds checks to validate these parameters, thereby preventing potential crashes or denial of service conditions.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability impacts system availability by potentially causing errors during memory allocation and firmware image transfer in the accel/ivpu component of the Linux kernel. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to add bounds checking for firmware runtime memory in the accel/ivpu driver. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates that include this patch once available. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, check the vendor advisory or Linux kernel mailing lists for the current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-365f-xm5m-p3pr
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-53206"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a46ecab27e9c7971943b712
Added to database: 07/02/2026, 22:56:43 UTC
Last enriched: 07/02/2026, 23:03:04 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:24:49 UTC
Views: 6
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