CVE-2026-72410
octeontx2-af: Validate NIX maximum LFs correctly
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: Validate NIX maximum LFs correctly NIX maximum number of LFs can be set via devlink command but that can be done before assigning any LFs to a PF/VF. The condition used to check whether any LFs are assigned is incorrect. This patch fixes that condition.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 15, 2026, 6:22 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 6:19 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version.
- Apply the provided patch for octeontx2-af.
- Reboot the system after applying updates.
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CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': '0933fe0130eb71af0c3ab481b40f543b458a8c54', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': 'e0ac054416bf4e913fe96cefefe94e3331bbe6fa', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': 'b1f6381acf9d55fab208e8b4c252a5a671820bd9', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': '1576d12a39860418d6a68b402fda71a48f04a57c', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/net/ethernet/marvell/octeontx2/af/rvu_devlink.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.8'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.8', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.12.97', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.12.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.18.40', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.18.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.5', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.2-rc1', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/net/ethernet/marvell/octeontx2/af/rvu_devlink.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': '0933fe0130eb71af0c3ab481b40f543b458a8c54', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': 'e0ac054416bf4e913fe96cefefe94e3331bbe6fa', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': 'b1f6381acf9d55fab208e8b4c252a5a671820bd9', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': '1576d12a39860418d6a68b402fda71a48f04a57c', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/net/ethernet/marvell/octeontx2/af/rvu_devlink.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.8'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.8', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.12.97', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.12.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.18.40', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.18.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.5', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.2', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/net/ethernet/marvell/octeontx2/af/rvu_devlink.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Aug. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': '0933fe0130eb71af0c3ab481b40f543b458a8c54', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': 'e0ac054416bf4e913fe96cefefe94e3331bbe6fa', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': 'b1f6381acf9d55fab208e8b4c252a5a671820bd9', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91', 'lessThan': '1576d12a39860418d6a68b402fda71a48f04a57c', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/net/ethernet/marvell/octeontx2/af/rvu_devlink.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.8'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.8', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.12.97', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.12.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.18.40', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.18.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.5', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.2-rc1', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/net/ethernet/marvell/octeontx2/af/rvu_devlink.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: Validate NIX maximum LFs correctly NIX maximum number of LFs can be set via devlink command but that can be done before assigning any LFs to a PF/VF. The condition used to check whether any LFs are assigned is incorrect. This patch fixes that condition. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0933fe0130eb71af0c3ab481b40f543b458a8c54 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1576d12a39860418d6a68b402fda71a48f04a57c Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1f6381acf9d55fab208e8b4c252a5a671820bd9 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0ac054416bf4e913fe96cefefe94e3331bbe6fa