CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-99232

Unknown
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel, syscall_copy_user_array() was fixed to use copy_from_user() instead of __copy_from_user() when copying the buffer argument of faultable syscalls (write, pwrite64, etc.). Skipping access_ok() allowed a non-user address to be accepted.

Risk Assessment

This could be a security concern for machines that trust perf too much, since invalid addresses are not rejected. Impact is limited to the tracing context.

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to a version containing the fix that uses copy_from_user(). Restrict perf access to trusted users.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing/syscalls: Use copy_from_user for the faultable syscall buffer syscall_copy_user_array() copies the buffer argument of faultable syscalls (write, pwrite64, ...) with __copy_from_user(), which skips access_ok(). Use copy_from_user() instead so a non-user address is rejected and the entry is recorded as faulted. It could be a security concern for machines that trust perf a bit too much.

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