CVE-2026-72496
RDMA/bnxt_re: Proper rollback if the ioremap fails
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Proper rollback if the ioremap fails bnxt_qplib_alloc_dpi returns success even if ioremap fails. Add the proper rollback when the ioremap fails and return -ENOMEM status.
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 | CRITICAL | 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to include the fix for bnxt_re.
- Verify ioremap operations handle failures correctly.
- Ensure rollback mechanisms function as expected.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-72496.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/303f6fef95df5e5316970746d861cf6daeeca77f | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87267803a8c824616eb147c5dad7030a5db6f878 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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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:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/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': '0ac20faf5d837b59fb4c041ea320932ed47fd67f', 'lessThan': '303f6fef95df5e5316970746d861cf6daeeca77f', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0ac20faf5d837b59fb4c041ea320932ed47fd67f', 'lessThan': '87267803a8c824616eb147c5dad7030a5db6f878', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/qplib_res.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.5'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.5', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'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/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/qplib_res.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0ac20faf5d837b59fb4c041ea320932ed47fd67f', 'lessThan': '303f6fef95df5e5316970746d861cf6daeeca77f', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0ac20faf5d837b59fb4c041ea320932ed47fd67f', 'lessThan': '87267803a8c824616eb147c5dad7030a5db6f878', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/qplib_res.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.5'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.5', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.5', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.2', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/qplib_res.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': '0ac20faf5d837b59fb4c041ea320932ed47fd67f', 'lessThan': '303f6fef95df5e5316970746d861cf6daeeca77f', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0ac20faf5d837b59fb4c041ea320932ed47fd67f', 'lessThan': '87267803a8c824616eb147c5dad7030a5db6f878', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/qplib_res.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.5'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.5', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'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/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/qplib_res.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Proper rollback if the ioremap fails bnxt_qplib_alloc_dpi returns success even if ioremap fails. Add the proper rollback when the ioremap fails and return -ENOMEM status. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/303f6fef95df5e5316970746d861cf6daeeca77f Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87267803a8c824616eb147c5dad7030a5db6f878