CVE-2026-23128 in Linux
Summary
by MITRE • 02/14/2026
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
arm64: Set __nocfi on swsusp_arch_resume()
A DABT is reported[1] on an android based system when resume from hiberate.
This happens because swsusp_arch_suspend_exit() is marked with SYM_CODE_*() and does not have a CFI hash, but swsusp_arch_resume() will attempt to verify the CFI hash when calling a copy of swsusp_arch_suspend_exit().
Given that there's an existing requirement that the entrypoint to swsusp_arch_suspend_exit() is the first byte of the .hibernate_exit.text section, we cannot fix this by marking swsusp_arch_suspend_exit() with SYM_FUNC_*(). The simplest fix for now is to disable the CFI check in swsusp_arch_resume().
Mark swsusp_arch_resume() as __nocfi to disable the CFI check.
[1]
[ 22.991934][ T1] Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address 0000000109170ffc
[ 22.991934][ T1] Mem abort info:
[ 22.991934][ T1] ESR = 0x0000000096000007
[ 22.991934][ T1] EC = 0x25: DABT (current EL), IL = 32 bits
[ 22.991934][ T1] SET = 0, FnV = 0
[ 22.991934][ T1] EA = 0, S1PTW = 0
[ 22.991934][ T1] FSC = 0x07: level 3 translation fault
[ 22.991934][ T1] Data abort info:
[ 22.991934][ T1] ISV = 0, ISS = 0x00000007, ISS2 = 0x00000000
[ 22.991934][ T1] CM = 0, WnR = 0, TnD = 0, TagAccess = 0
[ 22.991934][ T1] GCS = 0, Overlay = 0, DirtyBit = 0, Xs = 0
[ 22.991934][ T1] [0000000109170ffc] user address but active_mm is swapper
[ 22.991934][ T1] Internal error: Oops: 0000000096000007 [#1] PREEMPT SMP
[ 22.991934][ T1] Dumping ftrace buffer:
[ 22.991934][ T1] (ftrace buffer empty)
[ 22.991934][ T1] Modules linked in:
[ 22.991934][ T1] CPU: 0 PID: 1 Comm: swapper/0 Not tainted 6.6.98-android15-8-g0b1d2aee7fc3-dirty-4k #1 688c7060a825a3ac418fe53881730b355915a419
[ 22.991934][ T1] Hardware name: Unisoc UMS9360-base Board (DT)
[ 22.991934][ T1] pstate: 804000c5 (Nzcv daIF +PAN -UAO -TCO -DIT -SSBS BTYPE=--)
[ 22.991934][ T1] pc : swsusp_arch_resume+0x2ac/0x344
[ 22.991934][ T1] lr : swsusp_arch_resume+0x294/0x344
[ 22.991934][ T1] sp : ffffffc08006b960
[ 22.991934][ T1] x29: ffffffc08006b9c0 x28: 0000000000000000 x27: 0000000000000000
[ 22.991934][ T1] x26: 0000000000000000 x25: 0000000000000000 x24: 0000000000000820
[ 22.991934][ T1] x23: ffffffd0817e3000 x22: ffffffd0817e3000 x21: 0000000000000000
[ 22.991934][ T1] x20: ffffff8089171000 x19: ffffffd08252c8c8 x18: ffffffc080061058
[ 22.991934][ T1] x17: 00000000529c6ef0 x16: 00000000529c6ef0 x15: 0000000000000004
[ 22.991934][ T1] x14: ffffff8178c88000 x13: 0000000000000006 x12: 0000000000000000
[ 22.991934][ T1] x11: 0000000000000015 x10: 0000000000000001 x9 : ffffffd082533000
[ 22.991934][ T1] x8 : 0000000109171000 x7 : 205b5d3433393139 x6 : 392e32322020205b
[ 22.991934][ T1] x5 : 000000010916f000 x4 : 000000008164b000 x3 : ffffff808a4e0530
[ 22.991934][ T1] x2 : ffffffd08058e784 x1 : 0000000082326000 x0 : 000000010a283000
[ 22.991934][ T1] Call trace:
[ 22.991934][ T1] swsusp_arch_resume+0x2ac/0x344
[ 22.991934][ T1] hibernation_restore+0x158/0x18c
[ 22.991934][ T1] load_image_and_restore+0xb0/0xec
[ 22.991934][ T1] software_resume+0xf4/0x19c
[ 22.991934][ T1] software_resume_initcall+0x34/0x78
[ 22.991934][ T1] do_one_initcall+0xe8/0x370
[ 22.991934][ T1] do_initcall_level+0xc8/0x19c
[ 22.991934][ T1] do_initcalls+0x70/0xc0
[ 22.991934][ T1] do_basic_setup+0x1c/0x28
[ 22.991934][ T1] kernel_init_freeable+0xe0/0x148
[ 22.991934][ T1] kernel_init+0x20/0x1a8
[ 22.991934][ T1] ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20
[ 22.991934][ T1] Code: a9400a61 f94013e0 f9438923 f9400a64 (b85fc110)
[[email protected]: commit log updated by Mark Rutland]
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/19/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-23128 affects the Linux kernel's hibernation functionality on arm64 architectures, specifically manifesting as a data abort during system resume from hibernation. This issue stems from a mismatch in Control Flow Integrity (CFI) handling between two related functions within the kernel's suspend/resume subsystem. The root cause lies in how the kernel marks functions for CFI verification, leading to an invalid memory access when the system attempts to resume from hibernation.
The technical flaw occurs because swsusp_arch_suspend_exit() is marked with SYM_CODE_*() which excludes it from CFI hash generation, while swsusp_arch_resume() attempts to verify CFI hashes when calling functions copied from swsusp_arch_suspend_exit(). This discrepancy creates a scenario where the resume path encounters a memory access violation at virtual address 0x0000000109170ffc, resulting in a data abort exception with ESR code 0x96000007 indicating a level 3 translation fault. The system's memory management unit fails to resolve the address properly, triggering an oops condition.
This vulnerability directly relates to CWE-119, which describes memory access violations due to improper handling of memory references, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1547.001 for privilege escalation through kernel-level memory corruption. The issue is particularly critical because it affects the fundamental hibernation mechanism, potentially causing system crashes or data loss during power management operations. The error trace shows the failure occurs during the hibernation restore process, specifically within the swsusp_arch_resume function where it attempts to validate a CFI hash for a function that was not properly marked for such verification.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for Android-based systems running on arm64 processors, particularly those using the Linux kernel version 6.6.98 or similar. Systems that rely on hibernation for power management or battery optimization may experience unexpected crashes or failures during resume operations, potentially leading to data corruption or complete system lockups. This affects device reliability and user experience, especially in mobile or embedded environments where hibernation is a critical power management feature. The vulnerability also impacts security by potentially providing an attack surface for privilege escalation or denial of service attacks through controlled hibernation scenarios.
The fix implemented addresses the issue by marking swsusp_arch_resume() with the __nocfi attribute, effectively disabling CFI checks for this function. This solution prevents the memory access violation that occurs when the resume path attempts to verify CFI hashes for functions that were not properly configured for such verification. The approach is minimal and targeted, avoiding broader kernel modifications while resolving the specific inconsistency. The fix aligns with established kernel security practices for handling CFI mismatches and follows the principle of least privilege by not altering the core hibernation logic but rather adjusting the verification mechanism. This resolution ensures that hibernation operations can complete successfully without triggering memory management exceptions, thereby maintaining system stability and security during power management transitions.