CVE-2026-23433
Published: April 3, 2026· Updated: Apr 7, 2026
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
arm_mpam: Fix null pointer dereference when restoring bandwidth counters
When an MSC supporting memory bandwidth monitoring is brought offline and
then online, mpam_restore_mbwu_state() calls __ris_msmon_read() via ipi to
restore the configuration of the bandwidth counters. It doesn't care about
the value read, mbwu_arg.val, and doesn't set it leading to a null pointer
dereference when __ris_msmon_read() adds to it. This results in a kernel
oops with a call trace such as:
Call trace:
__ris_msmon_read+0x19c/0x64c (P)
mpam_restore_mbwu_state+0xa0/0xe8
smp_call_on_cpu_callback+0x1c/0x38
process_one_work+0x154/0x4b4
worker_thread+0x188/0x310
kthread+0x11c/0x130
ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20
Provide a local variable for val to avoid __ris_msmon_read() dereferencing
a null pointer when adding to val.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-23433 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-23433 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts