SB20260114167 - Input validation error in Linux kernel iommu iommufd driver



SB20260114167 - Input validation error in Linux kernel iommu iommufd driver

Published: January 14, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260114167
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 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-71122)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the iommufd_test_add_reserved() function in drivers/iommu/iommufd/selftest.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.