SB20260928334 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel intel idpf driver
Published: September 28, 2026 Updated: September 30, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260928334
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Partial DoS
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-97603)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free
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 a use-after-free in Tx/Rx DIM work embedded in idpf_q_vector objects when NAPI polling queues DIM work after q_vectors are freed. A local user can repeatedly cycle the network interface under load to cause a denial of service.
Dynamic interrupt moderation is enabled by default, and no configuration is required.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.