SB20251226275 - Double free in Linux kernel hw bnxt_re driver
Published: December 26, 2025 Updated: December 31, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20251226275
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-54048)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a double free error within the drivers/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/qplib_fp.h. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7faa6097694164380ed19600c7a7993d071270b9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5bbc6551297447d3cca55cf907079e206e9cd82
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b79a0e71d6e8692e0b6da05f8aaa7d69191cf7e7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8500538b8f5b2cd86b02754c8de83eaa7a2d6ba
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.1.43