CVE-2025-71093: e1000: fix OOB in e1000_tbi_should_accept()

Published Jan 13, 2026
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Updated

e1000: fix OOB in e1000tbishouldaccept()

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
linux/kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.119.3-3
Linux Linux kernel>=3.18.1<5.10.248
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.198
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.160
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.18
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (e1000) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch e1000: fix OOB in e1000_tbi_should_accept()

Event History

Jan 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:34 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:02 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:02 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-71093?

CVE-2025-71093 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-71093?

To fix CVE-2025-71093, update to the latest stable version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-71093 have on my system?

CVE-2025-71093 could potentially allow an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to unauthorized access to kernel memory.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-71093?

CVE-2025-71093 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the e1000 driver.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-71093 while I can't update?

While updating is the best course of action, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2025-71093.

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