SB2026062687 - Improper locking in Linux kernel net phy driver
Published: June 26, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026062687
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-53231)
CWE-ID: CWE-667 - Improper Locking
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to improper lock handling in phy_sfp_probe in the PHY setup path when setting up PHY-driven SFP cages for genphy devices. A local user can trigger PHY probing on a genphy-driven device to cause a denial of service.
The issue results in an RTNL deadlock.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.