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CVE-2026-23165
sfc: fix deadlock in RSS config read
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sfc: fix deadlock in RSS config read Since cited commit, core locks the net_device's rss_lock when handling ethtool -x command, so driver's implementation should not lock it again. Remove the latter.

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Published Date :

Feb. 14, 2026, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 14, 2026, 4:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Update the Linux kernel to resolve a deadlock in RSS configuration.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version.
  • Remove redundant locking of the net_device's rss_lock.
  • Apply the provided patch or commit.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/590c8179ffb01c17644181408821b55b8704c50c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/944c614b0a7afa5b87612c3fb557b95a50ad654c
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Feb. 14, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sfc: fix deadlock in RSS config read Since cited commit, core locks the net_device's rss_lock when handling ethtool -x command, so driver's implementation should not lock it again. Remove the latter.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/590c8179ffb01c17644181408821b55b8704c50c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/944c614b0a7afa5b87612c3fb557b95a50ad654c
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