REDHAT-BUG-2439895: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 14, 2026
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Updated

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

ice: Fix PTP NULL pointer dereference during VSI rebuild

Fix race condition where PTP periodic work runs while VSI is being rebuilt, accessing NULL vsi->rxrings.

The sequence was: 1. iceptpprepareforreset() cancels PTP work 2. iceptprebuild() immediately queues PTP work 3. VSI rebuild happens AFTER iceptprebuild() 4. PTP work runs and accesses NULL vsi->rxrings

Fix: Keep PTP work cancelled during rebuild, only queue it after VSI rebuild completes in icerebuild().

Added iceptpqueuework() helper function to encapsulate the logic for queuing PTP work, ensuring it's only queued when PTP is supported and the state is ICEPTPREADY.

Error log: [ 121.392544] ice 0000:60:00.1: PTP reset successful [ 121.392692] BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000000 [ 121.392712] #PF: supervisor read access in kernel mode [ 121.392720] #PF: errorcode(0x0000) - not-present page [ 121.392727] PGD 0 [ 121.392734] Oops: Oops: 0000 [#1] SMP NOPTI [ 121.392746] CPU: 8 UID: 0 PID: 1005 Comm: ice-ptp-0000:60 Tainted: G S 6.19.0-rc6+ #4 PREEMPT(voluntary) [ 121.392761] Tainted: [S]=CPUOUTOFSPEC [ 121.392773] RIP: 0010:iceptpupdatecachedphctime+0xbf/0x150 [ice] [ 121.393042] Call Trace: [ 121.393047] <TASK> [ 121.393055] iceptpperiodicwork+0x69/0x180 [ice] [ 121.393202] kthreadworkerfn+0xa2/0x260 [ 121.393216] ? pfxiceptpperiodicwork+0x10/0x10 [ice] [ 121.393359] ? pfxkthreadworkerfn+0x10/0x10 [ 121.393371] kthread+0x10d/0x230 [ 121.393382] ? pfxkthread+0x10/0x10 [ 121.393393] retfromfork+0x273/0x2b0 [ 121.393407] ? pfxkthread+0x10/0x10 [ 121.393417] retfromforkasm+0x1a/0x30 [ 121.393432] </TASK>

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel (ice driver)

Event History

Feb 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2439895?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2439895 is medium, rated at 4.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2439895?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2439895, ensure your system is updated with the latest Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2439895?

REDHAT-BUG-2439895 is classified as a Null Pointer Dereference and Race Condition vulnerability.

4

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2439895?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2439895 involves a potential system crash due to a NULL pointer dereference during the VSI rebuild.

5

When was REDHAT-BUG-2439895 published?

REDHAT-BUG-2439895 was published on February 14, 2026.

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