CVE-2026-97573 Linux Kernel - Denial of Service

Linux kernel contains a buffer allocation failure in bnxt_rx_ring_reset() caused by unhandled allocation failure in bnxt_alloc_one_rx_ring(), letting attackers cause device malfunction or denial of service, exploit requires triggering buffer allocation failure.

CVSS base score 8.1 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
EPSS
0.60% 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 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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