SB2026021693 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ethernet ti driver



SB2026021693 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ethernet ti driver

Published: February 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026021693
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23175)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the cpsw_purge_all_mc(), cpsw_ndo_set_rx_mode(), cpsw_probe_dual_emac(), cpsw_probe() and cpsw_remove() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/ti/cpsw.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.