CVE-2026-72038: net: liquidio: fix BAR resource leak on PF number failure
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: liquidio: fix BAR resource leak on PF number failure
If cn23xxgetpfnum() fails, the function returns without unmapping either BAR. Unmap both BARs before returning from the error path.
Found by manual code review.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel
Event History
Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:21 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-72038?
The severity of CVE-2026-72038 is rated as 12.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-72038?
To fix CVE-2026-72038, ensure that your Linux kernel is updated to the latest version that resolves the BAR resource leak issue.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72038?
CVE-2026-72038 affects systems running the Linux kernel with LiquidIO network drivers.
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What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72038?
CVE-2026-72038 is a resource leak vulnerability that occurs when the function fails to unmap BAR resources.
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When was CVE-2026-72038 published?
CVE-2026-72038 was published on August 15, 2026.