CVE-2026-97528 Linux Kernel qla2xxx - Use After Free

Linux kernel qla2xxx driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability caused by unlinking NVMe unsolicited context before freeing on LS reject error, letting attackers cause kernel panic or memory corruption, exploit requires local access.

CVSS base score 8.8 /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
Use After Free
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
25 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing 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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