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CVE-2026-97593

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iommu/s390: Fix NULL dereference in iova_to_phys() with ZPCI_TABLE_TYPE_RFX When using a 5-level translation table via ZPCI_TAB…

Published Sep 25, 2026EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2026-97593 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026.

Technical description

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

iommu/s390: Fix NULL dereference in iova_to_phys() with ZPCI_TABLE_TYPE_RFX

When using a 5-level translation table via ZPCI_TABLE_TYPE_RFX

get_rso_from_iova() returns NULL when the region-first entry is invalid.

Yet in get_rto_from_iova() the region-second origin rso is not checked

to be non-NULL before accessing rso[rsx] leading to a NULL pointer

dereference instead of a NULL return when iova_to_phys() is called on

a unmapped IOVA. Fix this by adding the missing NULL check.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-97593?

CVE-2026-97593 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-97593?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-97593?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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