CVE-2026-43260
kernel: bnxt_en: Fix RSS context delete logic
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 6, 2026
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the bnxt_en driver of the Linux kernel. An issue in the RSS (Receive Side Scaling) context deletion logic can lead to a leak of VNICs (Virtual Network Interface Controllers) in the firmware. This can cause subsequent attempts to create new VNICs to fail, resulting in the loss of active RSS contexts. This vulnerability could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) for network operations.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H
CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime