CVE-2026-72499 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Free CQ toggle page after firmware teardown Free the toggle page only after firmware teardown completes so that an NQ interrupt arriving during bnxt_qplib_destroy_cq() won't write the toggle value to an already-freed page. Move free_page() after bnxt_qplib_destroy_cq.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-72499?

CVE-2026-72499 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Free CQ toggle page after firmware teardown Free the toggle page only after firmware teardown completes so that an N...

How severe is CVE-2026-72499?

CVE-2026-72499 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72499?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.