SB2026052204 - Improper access control in Linux kernel accel ivpu driver



SB2026052204 - Improper access control in Linux kernel accel ivpu driver

Published: May 22, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026052204
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43498)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause data corruption.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in GEM buffer export handling when re-exporting imported GEM objects. A local user can re-export an imported GEM buffer to cause data corruption.

The issue can also lead to incorrect device access because buffer flag settings are lost during re-export.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.