CVE-2026-46016

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: remoteproc: xlnx: Only access buffer information if IPI is buffered In the receive callback check if message is NULL to prevent possibility of crash by NULL pointer dereferencing.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-27 14:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:52 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-27 14:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:52 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-476 · NULL pointer dereference

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 6.6.140
• Linux Kernel < 6.12.86
• Linux Kernel < 6.18.27
• Linux Kernel < 7.0.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High