CVE-2026-64292: iommufd: Move vevent memory allocation outside spinlock

Published Jul 25, 2026
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Updated

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

iommufd: Move vevent memory allocation outside spinlock

The veventq memory allocation happens inside the spinlock. Given its depth is decided by the user space, this leaves a vulnerability, where userspace can allocate large queues to exhaust atomic memory reserves.

Move the allocation outside the spinlock and use GFPNOWAIT, which can fail fast under memory pressure without dipping into the GFPATOMIC reserves or direct-reclaiming from the threaded IRQ handler. On allocation failure, queue the losteventsheader (so userspace learns of the drop) and return -ENOMEM so the caller learns of the kernel-side memory pressure.

This is intentionally distinct from the queue-overflow path, which also queues the losteventsheader but returns 0: a full queue is an expected userspace-pacing condition rather than a kernel error.

A subsequent change will cap the upper bound of the veventqdepth.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.15<6.18.40
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-2026-64292?

CVE-2026-64292 has a medium severity rating of 5.5 on the CVSS scale.

2

What does CVE-2026-64292 affect?

CVE-2026-64292 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the iommufd component.

3

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-64292?

CVE-2026-64292 involves a memory allocation vulnerability where veventq memory is allocated inside a spinlock.

4

Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-64292?

Yes, a patch is available to address the vulnerability in CVE-2026-64292.

5

What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2026-64292?

The exploitation of CVE-2026-64292 could allow a user space to allocate excessively large queues, potentially leading to denial of service.

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