CVE-2026-72498: RDMA/bnxt_re: Avoid displaying the kernel pointer

Published Aug 15, 2026

Updated

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

RDMA/bnxtre: Avoid displaying the kernel pointer

While dumping the info on MR using the rdma tool, we dump the mrhwq which is a kernel pointer. There is no need to expose this value for end user. So avoid it.

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

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72498?

CVE-2026-72498 has a risk severity rating of 5.

What does CVE-2026-72498 address?

CVE-2026-72498 addresses the exposure of a kernel pointer during the dumping of information on Memory Regions in the Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2026-72498?

To fix CVE-2026-72498, ensure that you update to the patched version of the Linux kernel that resolves this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2026-72498?

Users of the Linux kernel utilizing the RDMA/bnxt_re functionality may be affected by CVE-2026-72498.

What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-72498?

The potential impact of CVE-2026-72498 is the unintentional exposure of sensitive kernel pointer information to end users.

CVE-2026-72498: RDMA/bnxt_re: Avoid displaying the kernel pointer

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Event History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72498?

What does CVE-2026-72498 address?

How do I fix CVE-2026-72498?

Who is affected by CVE-2026-72498?

What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-72498?