CVE-2026-56934: Linux IOMMU page table logic error in arm_lpae_split_blk_unmap

CVE-2026-56934 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-10

A logic error in the Linux kernel's ARM LPAE IOMMU page table handling code could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges. The vulnerability affects how the kernel maps and unmaps memory regions for input/output operations, and could lead to unauthorized access to system resources or kernel-level execution.

Technologies: Google Android, Linux Kernel. Vendors: Google, Linux.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-56934 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-56934 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-56934?
Informational severity, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Android; Linux Linux kernel.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-56934?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-56934 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-56934?
Check whether you run Google Android or Linux Kernel. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A logic error in the arm_lpae_split_blk_unmap function within drivers/iommu/io-pgtable-arm-common.c allows local privilege escalation. The vulnerability requires user-level execution privileges but no user interaction. An attacker can exploit this to gain elevated privileges on the system.

Affected products

  • Google Android
  • Linux Linux kernel

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed: Published in Pixel Update Bulletin

References

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