CVE-2026-93186
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cxl/mbox: Clamp mailbox output allocation to the payload size CXL_MEM_SEND_COMMAND bounds the user's in.size to the mailbox pay…
Overview
CVE-2026-93186 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
cxl/mbox: Clamp mailbox output allocation to the payload size
CXL_MEM_SEND_COMMAND bounds the user's in.size to the mailbox payload
size but leaves out.size unbounded, then cxl_mbox_cmd_ctor() calls
kvzalloc(out.size). A large out.size drives a huge allocation, above
INT_MAX it WARNs and taints, and with panic_on_warn=1 it panics.
The transport __cxl_pci_mbox_send_cmd() already clamps the response copy
to min(out.size, payload_size, device len), so the output buffer is
never written beyond payload_size. Clamp the allocation to payload_size
too, matching the RAW path.
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.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-93186?
CVE-2026-93186 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-93186?
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-2026-93186?
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.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-93186?
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