CVE-2026-97433 Linux Kernel - Out of Bounds Read

Linux kernel contains a buffer validation vulnerability caused by improper validation of FDP configuration descriptor sizes in nvme, letting attackers cause unbounded iteration or out-of-bounds reads, exploit requires crafted input.

CVSS base score 8.2 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.32% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Out of Bounds Read
Impact
Denial Of Service, Information Disclosure
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Published
24 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version with the fix.

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

References

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