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CVE-2026-64080: firmware: arm_ffa: Snapshot notifier callbacks under lock

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: arm_ffa: Snapshot notifier callbacks under lock Both notification handlers currently look up a notifier callback under notify_lock, drop the lock, and then dereference the returned notifier entry. A concurrent unregister can delete and free that entry in the gap, leaving the handler to dereference stale memory. Copy the callback pointer and callback data while notify_lock is still held and invoke the callback only after the lock is dropped. This keeps the existing callback execution model while removing the use-after-free window in both the framework and non-framework notification paths.

CriticalCVSS 9.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel memory-safety flaw in ARM FF-A firmware notification handling. A race can let one thread remove a notifier while another still uses it, creating a use-after-free condition. The reported impact is critical, but the bundle does not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as urgent for affected ARM Linux environments because kernel memory corruption can cross privilege and trust boundaries. Patch validation should focus on systems allowing local users, workloads, containers, or app execution. No source in the bundle supports emergency response for active exploitation.

Technical view

The handlers find a notifier under notify_lock, release the lock, then dereference the notifier entry. Concurrent unregister can free that entry in the gap. The fix snapshots the callback pointer and callback data while locked, then invokes after unlock, preserving behavior while closing the stale-memory window.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Linux systems using ARM FF-A firmware notification paths and affected kernel versions or commits. Prioritize ARM-based fleets, devices, and environments where untrusted local code can run. The provided version data is incomplete and should be reconciled with vendor kernel packages.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The source bundle says KEV is false and provides no cited evidence of in-the-wild exploitation or public exploit availability.

Researcher notes

The core issue is a lock lifetime bug: lookup under notify_lock, unlock, then stale pointer dereference after concurrent unregister. Analysis should verify both framework and non-framework notification paths received the snapshot-before-unlock pattern. The affected-version list in the bundle appears ambiguous, so avoid broad claims without vendor mapping.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a kernel containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check Linux distribution or device-vendor advisories for backported packages.
  • Prioritize ARM systems using FF-A firmware features.
  • Restrict untrusted local code execution where patching is delayed.
  • Track vendor guidance because no standalone workaround is named.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory ARM Linux systems and kernel package versions.
  • Compare deployed kernels against vendor fixed builds or referenced commits.
  • Confirm whether ARM FF-A support is present in relevant builds.
  • Review change history for the notifier snapshot fix.
  • Monitor CVE and vendor advisories for revised affected-version data.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.3CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.56Linux

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.3Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-64080Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux285a5ea0f542db94c3ed11e01a71abb47d15cbf5, 285a5ea0f542db94c3ed11e01a71abb47d15cbf5, 285a5ea0f542db94c3ed11e01a71abb47d15cbf5unaffected
LinuxLinux6.15, 0, 6.18.34, 7.0.11, 7.1affected
Weakness

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