CVE-2026-23280 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.16/6.19.6/7.0-rc1 amdxdna check_add_overflow memory corruption
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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical , has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.16/6.19.6/7.0-rc1 . The impacted element is the function check_add_overflow of the component amdxdna . The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-23280 . The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-352998 · CVE-2026-23280 · GCVE-0-2026-23280
LINUX KERNEL UP TO 6.18.16/6.19.6/7.0-RC1 AMDXDNA CHECK_ADD_OVERFLOW MEMORY CORRUPTION
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
7.6 $5k-$25k 2.83+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.16/6.19.6/7.0-rc1. This affects the function check_add_overflow of the component amdxdna. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-23280. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.16/6.19.6/7.0-rc1. Affected is the function check_add_overflow of the component amdxdna. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
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.
The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-23280 since 01/13/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/25/2026).
Upgrading to version 6.18.17, 6.19.7 or 7.0-rc2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 1500b31db94374a6669e73ce94d6f71cf8e85e06/972bf4a23478fcb247b4f507d47a584bc8aea5bd/03808abb1d868aed7478a11a82e5bb4b3f1ca6d6 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
Productinfo
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Operating System
Vendor
Linux
Name
Kernel
Version
6.18.0
6.18.1
6.18.2
6.18.3
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6.19.0
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6.19.6
7.0-rc1
License
open-source
Website
Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.18.17/6.19.7/7.0-rc2
Patch: 1500b31db94374a6669e73ce94d6f71cf8e85e06/972bf4a23478fcb247b4f507d47a584bc8aea5bd/03808abb1d868aed7478a11a82e5bb4b3f1ca6d6
Timelineinfo
01/13/2026 CVE reserved
03/25/2026 +71 days Advisory disclosed
03/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: kernel.org
Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-23280 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-23280
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-352998
Entryinfo
Created: 03/25/2026 12:05
Changes: 03/25/2026 12:05 (59)
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Cache ID: 99:120:101
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