CVE-2025-71221
kernel: Linux kernel: mmp_pdma vulnerability allows privilege escalation or denial of service
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
Review impact separately from score.
Published · February 14, 2026
Updated · August 14, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel, specifically within the mmp_pdma component responsible for managing direct memory access (DMA) operations. This vulnerability arises from a timing issue, known as a race condition, where multiple processes try to access the same memory at the same time without proper coordination. This can lead to a "use-after-free" situation, where the system attempts to use memory that has already been released, potentially causing system crashes, denial of service, or allowing a local attacker to gain elevated privileges or execute unauthorized code.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-364 · Signal Handler Race Condition