CVE-2026-74520: iommu/iommufd: Fix IOPF group ownership UAF

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

iommu/iommufd: Fix IOPF group ownership UAF

iopfgroupalloc() links each last-page IOPF group into the generic IOPF pending list before invoking the domain fault handler. iommufdfaultiopfhandler() also queued an accepted group in the IOMMUFD deliver list without removing it from the generic pending list.

When detach or HWPT replacement drops the device's IOPF reference count to zero, an IOMMU driver may call iopfqueueremovedevice(). That function responds to and frees groups through the generic pending list without removing the same groups from IOMMUFD's deliver list or response xarray. A later read, response, or cleanup can then access the freed group and cause a UAF.

Fix this by dequeuing an accepted group from the generic pending list before IOMMUFD queues it for userspace response. Make iopfgroupresponse() send a response regardless of pending-list membership, so the dequeued group can still be completed by IOMMUFD.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (iommu/iommufd) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch iommu/iommufd: Fix IOPF group ownership UAF

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-74520?

CVE-2026-74520 has a risk rating of 40.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-74520?

To fix CVE-2026-74520, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been resolved.

3

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-74520?

CVE-2026-74520 involves a Use After Free (UAF) issue related to IOPF group ownership in the Linux kernel.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-74520?

CVE-2026-74520 affects the Linux kernel.

5

When was CVE-2026-74520 published?

CVE-2026-74520 was published on August 15, 2026.

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