CVE-2026-89846 Linux Kernel qla2xxx - Information Disclosure

Linux kernel scsi qla2xxx contains an information disclosure vulnerability caused by an out-of-bounds read in sense-data handling due to improper rsp_info_len validation, letting attackers leak adjacent memory, exploit requires a hostile or buggy target.

CVSS base score 9.1 /10
Critical
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.71% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Information Disclosure
Impact
Information Disclosure
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Published
16 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for rsp_info_len validation.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

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