CVE-2026-72329: net/liquidio: drop cached VF pci_dev LUT
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/liquidio: drop cached VF pcidev LUT
The PF SR-IOV enable path caches VF pcidev pointers in dpiringtovfpcidevlut[] by iterating with pcigetdevice(). Those entries do not own a reference, because the iterator drops the previous device reference on each step. The cached pointer is then dereferenced later when handling OCTEONVFFLRREQUEST.
Replace the cached VF mapping with runtime lookup on the mailbox DPI ring: derive the VF index from qno, resolve the VF via exported PCI IOV helpers, validate it with the PF pointer and VF ID, then issue pcieflr() and drop the reference with pcidevput(). Remove the unused VF lookup table initialization and cleanup.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-72329?
CVE-2026-72329 has a risk score of 34, indicating a moderate severity.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72329?
To fix CVE-2026-72329, update to the latest stable version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been resolved.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-72329?
CVE-2026-72329 can potentially lead to an improper management of cached VF pci_dev pointers, impacting system stability.
Is CVE-2026-72329 related to SR-IOV?
Yes, CVE-2026-72329 is specifically related to the SR-IOV enable path in the Linux kernel.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2026-72329?
CVE-2026-72329 affects earlier versions of the Linux kernel prior to the patch that resolves the vulnerability.