CVE-2026-72496: RDMA/bnxt_re: Proper rollback if the ioremap fails
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
RDMA/bnxtre: Proper rollback if the ioremap fails
bnxtqpliballocdpi returns success even if ioremap fails. Add the proper rollback when the ioremap fails and return -ENOMEM status.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel
Event History
Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-72496?
The severity of CVE-2026-72496 is rated as 12.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-72496?
To fix CVE-2026-72496, update to the patched version of the Linux kernel where the rollback issue for ioremap has been properly addressed.
3
What component is affected by CVE-2026-72496?
CVE-2026-72496 affects the RDMA/bnxt_re component in the Linux kernel.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2026-72496?
The impact of CVE-2026-72496 is that it may allow improper memory management, potentially leading to system instability.
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When was CVE-2026-72496 published?
CVE-2026-72496 was published on August 15, 2026.