SB20260912384 - Memory leak in Linux kernel ntb driver



SB20260912384 - Memory leak in Linux kernel ntb driver

Published: September 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260912384
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-80988)

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

CVSSv4: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling in ntb_transport_tx_enqueue() when transmitting packets while the QP link is down. A local user can submit packets during the link-down condition to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.