SB20260626124 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel accel ivpu driver



SB20260626124 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel accel ivpu driver

Published: June 26, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260626124
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-53206)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

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


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the firmware image parser in drivers/accel/ivpu/ivpu_fw.c when parsing firmware image headers. A local user can supply a specially crafted firmware image with misaligned or undersized runtime memory values to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.