CVE-2026-23434: mtd: rawnand: serialize lock/unlock against other NAND operations

Published Apr 3, 2026
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Updated

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

mtd: rawnand: serialize lock/unlock against other NAND operations

nandlock() and nandunlock() call into chip->ops.lockarea/unlockarea without holding the NAND device lock. On controllers that implement SETFEATURES via multiple low-level PIO commands, these can race with concurrent UBI/UBIFS background erase/write operations that hold the device lock, resulting in cmdpending conflicts on the NAND controller.

Add nandgetdevice()/nandreleasedevice() around the lock/unlock operations to serialize them against all other NAND controller access.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.7.1<5.10.253
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.203
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.167
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.130
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.78
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.20
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.10
Linux Linux kernel=5.7
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc7

Event History

Apr 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23434?

The severity of CVE-2026-23434 is high with a score of 7.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23434?

To fix CVE-2026-23434, you should update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-23434 have on Linux systems?

CVE-2026-23434 can lead to potential data corruption or denial of service on systems using vulnerable NAND flash devices.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2026-23434?

CVE-2026-23434 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel prior to the release of the patch that addresses this vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2026-23434 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2026-23434 has a low attack vector rating, making remote exploitation less likely but still possible under certain conditions.

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