CVE-2026-46007
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's hwmon (powerz) component. This vulnerability is caused by cacheline sharing between the transfer buffer and a mutex during Direct Memory Access (DMA) operations. This architectural issue can lead to unexpected behavior or data corruption, impacting system stability. The flaw is addressed by using high-level DMA helpers to prevent cacheline sharing.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Other
Technical Impact: Modify Application Data; Read Application Data; Alter Execution Logic
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