CVE-2025-71122: iommufd/selftest: Check for overflow in IOMMU_TEST_OP_ADD_RESERVED

Published Jan 14, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

iommufd/selftest: Check for overflow in IOMMUTESTOPADDRESERVED

syzkaller found it could overflow math in the test infrastructure and cause a WARNON by corrupting the reserved interval tree. This only effects test kernels with CONFIGIOMMUFDTEST.

Validate the user input length in the test ioctl.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2.1<6.6.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.3
Linux Linux kernel=6.2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc8

Event History

Jan 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:06 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-71122?

CVE-2025-71122 has been classified with a medium severity level due to the potential for overflow in the IOMMU test operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-71122?

To fix CVE-2025-71122, update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version recommended by your distribution.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-71122?

CVE-2025-71122 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the IOMMU testing infrastructure.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-71122?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-71122 include system instability or warnings related to corrupted memory when running IOMMU tests.

5

When was CVE-2025-71122 disclosed?

CVE-2025-71122 was disclosed as a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's IOMMU testing functionality.

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