Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: 3com: 3c59x: fix possible null dereference in vortex_probe1() pdev can be null and free_ring: can be called in 1297 with a null pdev.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.16.12, < 4.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/053ac9e37eee435e999277c0f1ef890dad6064bfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28b2a805609699be7b90020ae7dccfb234be1cebPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f05f7737e16d9a40038cc1c38a96a3f7964898bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/606872c8e8bf96066730f6a2317502c5633c37f1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6cff14b831dbdb32675b4c7904dcc3eeeaf47e9dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a4e305ed60f7c41bbf9aabc16dd75267194e0de3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d82796a57cc0dac1dbef19d913c8f02a8cc7b1a7Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23020?
CVE-2026-23020 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: 3com: 3c59x: fix possible null dereference in vortex_probe1() pdev can be null and free_ring: can be called in 1297 with a nu...
How severe is CVE-2026-23020?
CVE-2026-23020 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23020?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.