SB20260113114 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel intel e1000 driver
Published: January 13, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260113114
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-71093)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the e1000_tbi_should_accept() function in drivers/net/ethernet/intel/e1000/e1000_main.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26c8bebc2f25288c2bcac7bc0a7662279a0e817c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c4c0c09f9648ba766d399917d420d03e7b3e1f8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c72a5182ed92904d01057f208c390a303f00a0f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad7a2a45e2417ac54089926b520924f8f0d91aea
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee7c125fb3e8b04dd46510130b9fc92380e5d578