Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-97913
Published: September 28, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU152556
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-97913
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Ethos-U command stream validation routine when processing a command stream that does not end with a stop operation. A local user can submit a crafted command stream without a terminating stop operation to cause a denial of service.
The hardware may not generate the interrupt required to prevent a timeout.
Affected software
Linux kernel
How to mitigate CVE-2026-97913
Install security update from vendor's repository.
Linux kernel - update to 7.0 rc3