CVE-2026-97445 Linux Kernel - Buffer Overflow

Linux kernel contains a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by insufficient buffer validation in acpi_ut_walk_aml_resources(), letting attackers potentially cause memory corruption, exploit requires crafted input to the ACPI subsystem.

CVSS base score 7.7 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.16% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Buffer Overflow
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Published
24 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version with the fix for acpi_ut_walk_aml_resources() buffer validation.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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