CVE-2025-71101
kernel: Linux kernel: Information disclosure and denial of service in hp-bioscfg driver via out-of-bounds array access
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · January 13, 2026
Updated · August 14, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's hp-bioscfg driver. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause an out-of-bounds array access when parsing ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) packages. This can lead to information disclosure or a denial of service (DoS) on the affected system.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read