CVE-2026-53289
kernel: ice: fix NULL pointer dereference in ice_reset_all_vfs()
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 26, 2026
Updated · July 8, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ice network driver. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to trigger a NULL pointer dereference by initiating an NVM (Non-Volatile Memory) firmware update while the driver is in a transitional state. This can lead to a kernel crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected system.
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference