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CVE-2026-23199: procfs: avoid fetching build ID while holding VMA lock

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: procfs: avoid fetching build ID while holding VMA lock Fix PROCMAP_QUERY to fetch optional build ID only after dropping mmap_lock or per-VMA lock, whichever was used to lock VMA under question, to avoid deadlock reported by syzbot: -> #1 (&mm->mmap_lock){++++}-{4:4}: __might_fault+0xed/0x170 _copy_to_iter+0x118/0x1720 copy_page_to_iter+0x12d/0x1e0 filemap_read+0x720/0x10a0 blkdev_read_iter+0x2b5/0x4e0 vfs_read+0x7f4/0xae0 ksys_read+0x12a/0x250 do_syscall_64+0xcb/0xf80 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f -> #0 (&sb->s_type->i_mutex_key#8){++++}-{4:4}: __lock_acquire+0x1509/0x26d0 lock_acquire+0x185/0x340 down_read+0x98/0x490 blkdev_read_iter+0x2a7/0x4e0 __kernel_read+0x39a/0xa90 freader_fetch+0x1d5/0xa80 __build_id_parse.isra.0+0xea/0x6a0 do_procmap_query+0xd75/0x1050 procfs_procmap_ioctl+0x7a/0xb0 __x64_sys_ioctl+0x18e/0x210 do_syscall_64+0xcb/0xf80 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f other info that might help us debug this: Possible unsafe locking scenario: CPU0 CPU1 ---- ---- rlock(&mm->mmap_lock); lock(&sb->s_type->i_mutex_key#8); lock(&mm->mmap_lock); rlock(&sb->s_type->i_mutex_key#8); *** DEADLOCK *** This seems to be exacerbated (as we haven't seen these syzbot reports before that) by the recent: 777a8560fd29 ("lib/buildid: use __kernel_read() for sleepable context") To make this safe, we need to grab file refcount while VMA is still locked, but other than that everything is pretty straightforward. Internal build_id_parse() API assumes VMA is passed, but it only needs the underlying file reference, so just add another variant build_id_parse_file() that expects file passed directly. [akpm@linux-foundation.org: fix up kerneldoc]

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-23199 is a Linux kernel procfs issue where a specific process memory-map query can deadlock the kernel while fetching a build ID. The public record describes an availability-style failure, not data theft or code execution. Severity is not yet scored, so urgency depends on affected kernel use and vendor patch status.

Executive priority

Treat as a kernel availability risk requiring normal vulnerability management attention. Escalate priority for shared Linux hosts, CI runners, or platforms running untrusted local workloads. Current sources do not justify emergency response without vendor impact confirmation.

Technical view

The flaw is in procfs PROCMAP_QUERY. The kernel fetched an optional build ID while holding mmap or per-VMA locks, creating an unsafe lock ordering with inode mutex acquisition. The fix moves build ID parsing after dropping the VMA-related lock and adds a file-based build ID parse path.

Likely exposure

Systems running affected Linux kernel versions or unpatched downstream builds may be exposed. The bundle lists Linux as affected and references stable kernel fixes, but distribution-specific package versions and backports are not provided.

Exploitation context

No active exploitation is supported by the provided sources. The CVE is not marked KEV. The source describes a syzbot-reported deadlock scenario, not public exploitation, exploit code, or weaponized use.

Researcher notes

The core issue is lock ordering during build ID retrieval in procfs map queries. Evidence is strongest for root cause and fix direction, but weak for severity, affected distribution packages, exploitability requirements, and real-world impact.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Linux kernel updates from your distribution or vendor when available.
  • Confirm the vendor update includes one of the referenced stable fixes.
  • Prioritize patching systems where local users or workloads can exercise procfs interfaces.
  • If no package exists, monitor vendor guidance for CVE-2026-23199.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers, containers hosts, and appliances.
  • Compare running kernels with vendor advisories for CVE-2026-23199.
  • Check whether referenced stable fix commits are included or backported.
  • Review exposure of multi-user systems where untrusted local workloads run.
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LinuxLinuxed5d583a88a9207b866c14ba834984c6f3c51d23, ed5d583a88a9207b866c14ba834984c6f3c51d23, ed5d583a88a9207b866c14ba834984c6f3c51d23unaffected
LinuxLinux6.11, 0, 6.12.70, 6.18.10, 6.19affected
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