SB2026020545 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel scsi qla2xxx driver
Published: February 5, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026020545
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23059)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the qla27xx_copy_multiple_pkt() and qla27xx_copy_fpin_pkt() functions in drivers/scsi/qla2xxx/qla_isr.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.