SB20260815218 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel hw bnxt_re driver
Published: August 15, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260815218
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72499)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free
CVSSv4: 6.8 [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]
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in the bnxt_re CQ destruction logic when handling an NQ interrupt during completion queue teardown. A local user can trigger completion queue destruction while an interrupt arrives to cause a denial of service.
The issue occurs because the toggle page may be written after it has already been freed during firmware teardown.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.