Linux Kernel up to 6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc2 ASoC Intel AVS topology.c avs_path_module_send_init_configs out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc2. It has been classified as very critical. This issue affects the function avs_path_module_send_init_configs of the file topology.c of the component ASoC Intel AVS. Performing a manipulation of the argument init_configs/config_ids/num_init_configs/num_config_ids results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-98053. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc2. This affects the function avs_path_module_send_init_configs of the file topology.c of the component ASoC Intel AVS. The manipulation of the argument init_configs/config_ids/num_init_configs/num_config_ids with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: Intel: avs: Refactor and fix init_config access Existing code accesses enties found in ->init_configs array through indexes that are part of ->config_ids array. Those two are limited by: ->num_init_configs and ->num_config_ids respectively. Using ID larger or equal to ->num_init_configs leads to out-of-bounds access: avs_path_module_send_init_configs() loop: (...) &acomp->tplg->init_configs[ids[i]] ^ out-of-bounds candidate Rather than adding another if-statement, refactor the code. There is no need to store the IDs, have a list of pointers to actual config-entries instead. As the verification of ->init_config entries does not differ from verification of other types that are part of the topology.c file, simply reuse the code.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-98053 since 09/25/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/25/2026).

Upgrading to version 6.18.53, 7.2.7 or 7.3-rc3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 75bd5ea9c858d89fb8862f23afb00783bf02cd7a/8f20a0f4f7d638e83ae86db1719a24c7049762f5/681e91035dc794896a904852040837190e5041f5 is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 6.18.0
• 6.18.1
• 6.18.2
• 6.18.3
• 6.18.4
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• 6.18.52
• 7.2.0
• 7.2.1
• 7.2.2
• 7.2.3
• 7.2.4
• 7.2.5
• 7.2.6
• 7.3-rc1
• 7.3-rc2

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3
Patch: 75bd5ea9c858d89fb8862f23afb00783bf02cd7a/8f20a0f4f7d638e83ae86db1719a24c7049762f5/681e91035dc794896a904852040837190e5041f5

Timelineinfo

09/25/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/25/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
09/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-98053 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-98053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-410205

Entryinfo

Created: 09/25/2026 15:39
Changes: 09/25/2026 15:39 (61)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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