CVE-2026-72025: s390/monwriter: Reject buffer reuse with different data length

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

s390/monwriter: Reject buffer reuse with different data length

When data buffers are reused, e.g. for interval sample records, the first record determines the data length, and the size of the buffer for user copy. Current monwriter code does not check if the data length was changed for subsequent records, which also would never happen for valid user programs.

However, a malicious user could change the data length, resulting in out of bounds user copy to the kernel buffer, and memory corruption. By default, the monwriter misc device is created with root-only permissions, so practical impact is typically low.

Fix this by checking for changed data length and rejecting such records.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:21 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72025?

CVE-2026-72025 has a risk severity score of 34.

2

What is CVE-2026-72025 about?

CVE-2026-72025 addresses a vulnerability in the Linux kernel where buffer reuse with different data lengths is improperly handled.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-72025?

To fix CVE-2026-72025, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-72025?

CVE-2026-72025 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel which improperly handle buffer reuse.

5

What types of systems can be impacted by CVE-2026-72025?

CVE-2026-72025 can impact any system using the affected versions of the Linux kernel on s390 architecture.

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