SB20260925115 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel arm64 kernel

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SB20260925115 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel arm64 kernel

Published: September 25, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260925115
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-93256)

CWE-ID: CWE-754 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

CVSSv4: 5.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper exception masking in the arm64 hibernation resume code when resuming from hibernation. A local privileged user can resume a hibernated system while exceptions are unmasked to cause a denial of service.

Pseudo-NMI support can permit pseudo-NMI exceptions during the resume process.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References