CVE-2026-97497 Linux Kernel - Buffer Overflow

Linux kernel contains a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by missing bounds check on sdma queue id in allocate_sdma_queue, letting attackers cause memory corruption, exploit requires local access.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.13% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

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

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version with the fix for allocate_sdma_queue bounds checking.

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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