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CVE-2026-23114: arm64/fpsimd: ptrace: Fix SVE writes on !SME systems

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arm64/fpsimd: ptrace: Fix SVE writes on !SME systems When SVE is supported but SME is not supported, a ptrace write to the NT_ARM_SVE regset can place the tracee into an invalid state where (non-streaming) SVE register data is stored in FP_STATE_SVE format but TIF_SVE is clear. This can result in a later warning from fpsimd_restore_current_state(), e.g. WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 7214 at arch/arm64/kernel/fpsimd.c:383 fpsimd_restore_current_state+0x50c/0x748 When this happens, fpsimd_restore_current_state() will set TIF_SVE, placing the task into the correct state. This occurs before any other check of TIF_SVE can possibly occur, as other checks of TIF_SVE only happen while the FPSIMD/SVE/SME state is live. Thus, aside from the warning, there is no functional issue. This bug was introduced during rework to error handling in commit: 9f8bf718f2923 ("arm64/fpsimd: ptrace: Gracefully handle errors") ... where the setting of TIF_SVE was moved into a block which is only executed when system_supports_sme() is true. Fix this by removing the system_supports_sme() check. This ensures that TIF_SVE is set for (SVE-formatted) writes to NT_ARM_SVE, at the cost of unconditionally manipulating the tracee's saved svcr value. The manipulation of svcr is benign and inexpensive, and we already do similar elsewhere (e.g. during signal handling), so I don't think it's worth guarding this with system_supports_sme() checks. Aside from the above, there is no functional change. The 'type' argument to sve_set_common() is only set to ARM64_VEC_SME (in ssve_set())) when system_supports_sme(), so the ARM64_VEC_SME case in the switch statement is still unreachable when !system_supports_sme(). When CONFIG_ARM64_SME=n, the only caller of sve_set_common() is sve_set(), and the compiler can constant-fold for the case where type is ARM64_VEC_SVE, removing the logic for other cases.

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Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel correctness bug affecting specific ARM64 systems. A debugger-style register write can put a process into an inconsistent internal state, causing a kernel warning. The source says the kernel corrects the state before other checks, with no functional issue beyond the warning.

Executive priority

Handle through normal kernel maintenance unless affected ARM64/SVE systems are critical, noisy kernel warnings affect operations, or policy requires rapid CVE closure. Current evidence supports low urgency, not emergency response.

Technical view

On ARM64 systems with SVE but without SME, ptrace writes to NT_ARM_SVE can store SVE data while TIF_SVE remains clear. fpsimd_restore_current_state() later sets TIF_SVE and emits a warning. The fix removes an SME support check so SVE writes set TIF_SVE consistently.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to affected Linux kernel versions on arm64 hardware that supports SVE but not SME. The bundle identifies Linux 6.16, 6.18.8, and 6.19 metadata as affected, but downstream distribution backports require vendor verification.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not report active exploitation, KEV listing, privilege escalation, code execution, or data exposure. The described trigger involves ptrace register writes and results in a warning, with the source explicitly stating no functional issue aside from that warning.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow and kernel-specific. The CVE text says the bad state is corrected before other TIF_SVE checks and that the patch makes no functional change aside from avoiding the warning. No CWE, CVSS, or exploit evidence is provided.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Linux distribution advisories for CVE-2026-23114 coverage.
  • Update affected kernels to builds containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Prioritize arm64 hosts with SVE support and no SME support.
  • Track downstream kernel backports rather than relying only on upstream version numbers.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions on arm64 systems.
  • Confirm whether deployed ARM64 hardware supports SVE without SME.
  • Review vendor changelogs for the referenced stable commits.
  • Review kernel logs for fpsimd_restore_current_state warnings.
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux9f8bf718f29230e38a048d08fc3063e316cd60c1, 9f8bf718f29230e38a048d08fc3063e316cd60c1unaffected
LinuxLinux6.16, 0, 6.18.8, 6.19affected
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