SB2026021889 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel intel iaa driver



SB2026021889 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel intel iaa driver

Published: February 18, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026021889
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) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-71231)

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

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the function in drivers/crypto/intel/iaa/iaa_crypto_main.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.