Improper Buffer Restrictions in Intel NPU Driver Impacting User Applications

CVE-2026-20731

What is CVE-2026-20731?

The Intel NPU Driver is susceptible to vulnerabilities caused by improper buffer restrictions within user applications. This vulnerability may allow unprivileged software adversaries to execute low-complexity attacks that can lead to a denial of service. The attack only requires authenticated user access, enabling the adversary to potentially disrupt service availability during exploitation. Notably, the attack can be executed without user interaction and does not necessitate extensive knowledge or specialized tools. Consequently, this vulnerability raises concerns regarding the availability of affected systems.

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