CVE-2026-89438
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel, specifically within the Intel Speed Select Technology (ISST) component. This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of input values, such as logical CPU ID and CLOS ID, used in the core power feature. A local attacker could exploit this by providing invalid input, which might lead to incorrect calculations for memory-mapped I/O (MMIO) offsets. This could result in memory corruption, potentially allowing for system instability, unauthorized information access, or an increase in privileges.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Write operations could cause memory corruption. In some cases, an adversary can modify control data such as return addresses in order to execute unexpected code.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Attempting to access out-of-range, invalid, or unauthorized memory could cause the product to crash.
Other
Technical Impact: Unexpected State
Subsequent write operations can produce undefined or unexpected results.
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