CVE-2026-97576 Linux kernel media v4l2-ctrls - Input Validation

Linux kernel media v4l2-ctrls contains an input validation vulnerability caused by lack of bounds checking on HEVC tile counts in stateless decoders, letting attackers cause potential memory corruption, exploit requires crafted V4L2_CTRL_TYPE_HEVC_PPS with tiling enabled.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.16% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

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

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