CVE-2026-64290: iommufd: Break the loop on failure in iommufd_fault_fops_read()

Published Jul 25, 2026
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Updated

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

iommufd: Break the loop on failure in iommufdfaultfopsread()

On a copytouser() failure inside the inner listforeachentry, only the inner loop breaks; the outer while re-fetches the just-restored fault group and retries the failing copytouser() forever, spinning the reader at 100% CPU with fault->mutex held.

Check rc after the inner loop and break the outer while as well.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.12.101
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.39
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.1.4

Event History

Jul 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:49 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:17 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-64290?

CVE-2026-64290 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-64290?

To fix CVE-2026-64290, apply the available patch provided in the Linux kernel updates.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-64290?

CVE-2026-64290 affects the Linux kernel.

4

What does CVE-2026-64290 impact?

CVE-2026-64290 impacts the fault handling process in the iommufd component of the Linux kernel.

5

When was CVE-2026-64290 published?

CVE-2026-64290 was published on July 25, 2026.

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