CVE-2026-64110: igc: fix potential skb leak in igc_fpe_xmit_smd_frame()

Published Jul 19, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

igc: fix potential skb leak in igcfpexmitsmdframe()

When igcfpeinittxdescriptor() fails, no one takes care of an allocated skb, leaking it. [1] Use devkfreeskbany() on failure.

Tested on an I226 adapter with the following command, while injecting faults in igcfpeinittxdescriptor() to trigger the error path. # ethtool --set-mm $DEV verify-enabled on tx-enabled on pmac-enabled on

[1] unreferenced object 0xffff888113c6cdc0 (size 224): ... backtrace (crc be3d3fda): kmemcacheallocnodenoprof+0x3b1/0x410 allocskb+0xde/0x830 igcfpexmitsmdframe.isra.0+0xad/0x1b0 igcfpesendmpacket+0x37/0x90 ethtoolmmsvverifytimer+0x15e/0x300

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.16<6.18.34
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.11
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4

Event History

Jul 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-64110?

The severity of CVE-2026-64110 is rated at 9, indicating a high level of risk.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-64110?

CVE-2026-64110 affects the Linux kernel when using the igc driver.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-64110?

To fix CVE-2026-64110, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel which includes the fix.

4

What are the consequences of CVE-2026-64110?

CVE-2026-64110 can lead to memory leaks if skb is not properly handled on initialization failure.

5

When was CVE-2026-64110 published?

CVE-2026-64110 was published on July 19, 2026.

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