CVE-2026-90196: ASoC: SOF: validate topology volume range before allocation
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ASoC: SOF: validate topology volume range before allocation
SOF treats the topology mixer min and max values as non-negative indices into its volume table. It stores them in signed fields, allocates max + 1 entries through an int argument, and later indexes the table with the stored range.
An inverted range is invalid, while a maximum at or above INTMAX cannot be represented safely after the increment or in the signed fields. Validate the complete range before storing it or allocating the table.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What inputs make the affected code unsafe?
A topology mixer volume range is unsafe when its minimum exceeds its maximum, or when its maximum is at least INT_MAX. The code uses these values as non-negative volume-table indices, but stores them in signed fields and allocates max + 1 entries through an int argument.
What does the fix change?
The fix validates the complete topology volume range before storing the values or allocating the volume table. This prevents invalid inverted ranges and maximum values that cannot be safely incremented or represented.
How can I identify potentially affected topology data?
Review SOF topology mixer definitions for volume ranges with min greater than max or max values at or above INT_MAX. Those ranges should be treated as invalid until the resolved kernel change is present.