SB2026081671 - Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime in Linux kernel mellanox mlxsw driver



SB2026081671 - Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime in Linux kernel mellanox mlxsw driver

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026081671
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72307)

CWE-ID: CWE-772 - Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime

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 incorrect reference count management in mlxsw_sp_vrs_lpm_tree_replace() when rolling back failed LPM tree replacements for virtual routers. A local user can trigger an error during LPM tree replacement to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.