CVE-2026-97570 Linux Kernel - Denial of Service

Linux kernel contains a general protection fault vulnerability caused by out-of-bounds access in bnxt_en driver due to improper TPA ID mapping, letting attackers cause kernel crashes, exploit requires vulnerable NIC firmware configuration.

CVSS base score 8.1 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
EPSS
0.44% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Denial of Service
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
25 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update Linux kernel to a version including the fix for proper TPA ID mapping and bounds checking in bnxt_en driver.

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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