SB20260928288 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel accel ethosu driver



SB20260928288 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel accel ethosu driver

Published: September 28, 2026 Updated: September 30, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260928288
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-97911)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Ethos-U job submission ioctl when submitting a job with a zero SRAM size and SRAM accesses in its command stream. A local user can submit a crafted job command stream to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.