CVE-2026-23280 accel/amdxdna: Prevent ubuf size overflow

High 7.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in the AMD XDNA accelerator driver can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing local attackers to execute code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-23280?

CVE-2026-23280 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

accel/amdxdna: Prevent ubuf size overflow

The ubuf size calculation may overflow, resulting in an undersized allocation and possible memory corruption.

Use check_add_overflow() helpers to validate the size calculation before allocation.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-23280?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23280?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-23280 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-23280 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as BELL-CVE-2026-23280, DEBIAN-CVE-2026-23280, GHSA-qcvf-8537-hx8x, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-23280.

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