CVE-2026-23257
published 2026-03-18CVE-2026-23257: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup In…
PriorityP419medium5.5CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCNINAH
EPSS
0.11%
1.7th percentile
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
In setup_nic_devices(), the initialization loop jumps to the label
setup_nic_dev_free on failure. The current cleanup loop while(i--)
skip the failing index i, causing a memory leak.
Fix this by changing the loop to iterate from the current index i
down to 0.
Also, decrement i in the devlink_alloc failure path to point to the
last successfully allocated index.
Compile tested only. Issue found using code review.
Affected
66 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | linux | < linux 6.1.164-1 (bookworm) | linux 6.1.164-1 (bookworm) |
| linux | linux | — | — |
| linux | linux | >= f21fb3ed364bb83533c5efe19354e337ea9ecda9 < af38d9a5cb49fe9d0d282b44f17fdc1f3270d99d | af38d9a5cb49fe9d0d282b44f17fdc1f3270d99d |
| linux | linux | >= f21fb3ed364bb83533c5efe19354e337ea9ecda9 < d86c58eb005eb99da402452f3db7a6e0eae32815 | d86c58eb005eb99da402452f3db7a6e0eae32815 |
| linux | linux | >= f21fb3ed364bb83533c5efe19354e337ea9ecda9 < f1216b80c9040a904d2ad7c8cd24ca0ff1f36932 | f1216b80c9040a904d2ad7c8cd24ca0ff1f36932 |
| linux | linux | >= f21fb3ed364bb83533c5efe19354e337ea9ecda9 < a0d2389c8cdc1f05de5eb8663bffe9ed05dca769 | a0d2389c8cdc1f05de5eb8663bffe9ed05dca769 |
| linux | linux | >= f21fb3ed364bb83533c5efe19354e337ea9ecda9 < f86bd16280a0f88b538394e0565c56ce4756da99 | f86bd16280a0f88b538394e0565c56ce4756da99 |
| linux | linux | >= f21fb3ed364bb83533c5efe19354e337ea9ecda9 < 293eaad0d6d6b2a37a458c7deb7be345349cd963 | 293eaad0d6d6b2a37a458c7deb7be345349cd963 |
| linux | linux | >= f21fb3ed364bb83533c5efe19354e337ea9ecda9 < 8558aef4e8a1a83049ab906d21d391093cfa7e7f | 8558aef4e8a1a83049ab906d21d391093cfa7e7f |
| linux | linux_kernel | — | — |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 5.10.251-1 | 5.10.251-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 6.1.164-1 | 6.1.164-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 6.12.73-1 | 6.12.73-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 6.18.10-1 | 6.18.10-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.2 < 5.10.250 | 5.10.250 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.2.0 < 5.10.250 | 5.10.250 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 5.11 < 5.15.200 | 5.15.200 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 5.11.0 < 5.15.200 | 5.15.200 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 5.16 < 6.1.163 | 6.1.163 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 5.16.0 < 6.1.163 | 6.1.163 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.13 < 6.18.10 | 6.18.10 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.13.0 < 6.18.10 | 6.18.10 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.2 < 6.6.124 | 6.6.124 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.2.0 < 6.6.124 | 6.6.124 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.7 < 6.12.70 | 6.12.70 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.15.5MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
vendor_ubuntu7.8HIGH
vendor_redhat3.3LOW
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An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
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kernel: net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
vendor_redhat·2026-03-18·CVSS 3.3
CVE-2026-23257 [LOW] CWE-193 kernel: net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
kernel: net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
In setup_nic_devices(), the initialization loop jumps to the label
setup_nic_dev_free on failure. The current cleanup loop while(i--)
skip the failing index i, causing a memory leak.
Fix this by changing the loop to iterate from the current index i
down to 0.
Also, decrement i in the devlink_alloc failure path to point to the
last successfully allocated index.
Compile tested only. Issue found using code review.
A memory leak was found in the Linux kernel's LiquidIO network driver for Physical Functions (PF). In setup_nic_devices(), when initialization fails, the cleanup loop
Debian
CVE-2026-23257: linux - In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: liquid...
vendor_debian·2026
CVE-2026-23257 CVE-2026-23257: linux - In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: liquid...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup In setup_nic_devices(), the initialization loop jumps to the label setup_nic_dev_free on failure. The current cleanup loop while(i--) skip the failing index i, causing a memory leak. Fix this by changing the loop to iterate from the current index i down to 0. Also, decrement i in the devlink_alloc failure path to point to the last successfully allocated index. Compile tested only. Issue found using code review.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 6.1.164-1)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 5.10.251-1)
forky: resolved (fixed in 6.18.10-1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 6.18.10-1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 6.12.73-1)
VulDB
Linux Kernel up to 6.18.9 liquidio setup_nic_devices initialization (WID-SEC-2026-0790)
vuldb·2026-05-21·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2026-23257 [MEDIUM] Linux Kernel up to 6.18.9 liquidio setup_nic_devices initialization (WID-SEC-2026-0790)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.9. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function setup_nic_devices of the component liquidio. The manipulation leads to improper initialization.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-23257. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
OSV
CVE-2026-23257: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup In setup_nic
osv·2026-03-18
CVE-2026-23257 CVE-2026-23257: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup In setup_nic
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup In setup_nic_devices(), the initialization loop jumps to the label setup_nic_dev_free on failure. The current cleanup loop while(i--) skip the failing index i, causing a memory leak. Fix this by changing the loop to iterate from the current index i down to 0. Also, decrement i in the devlink_alloc failure path to point to the last successfully allocated index. Compile tested only. Issue found using code review.
GHSA
GHSA-p66j-qj5c-q58g: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
In setup_n
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-03-18
CVE-2026-23257 GHSA-p66j-qj5c-q58g: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
In setup_n
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
In setup_nic_devices(), the initialization loop jumps to the label
setup_nic_dev_free on failure. The current cleanup loop while(i--)
skip the failing index i, causing a memory leak.
Fix this by changing the loop to iterate from the current index i
down to 0.
Also, decrement i in the devlink_alloc failure path to point to the
last successfully allocated index.
Compile tested only. Issue found using code review.
OSV
net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
osv·2026-03-18
CVE-2026-23257 net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
In setup_nic_devices(), the initialization loop jumps to the label
setup_nic_dev_free on failure. The current cleanup loop while(i--)
skip the failing index i, causing a memory leak.
Fix this by changing the loop to iterate from the current index i
down to 0.
Also, decrement i in the devlink_alloc failure path to point to the
last successfully allocated index.
Compile tested only. Issue found using code review.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-23257 kernel: net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
bugzilla·2026-03-18·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2026-23257 [MEDIUM] CVE-2026-23257 kernel: net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
CVE-2026-23257 kernel: net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
In setup_nic_devices(), the initialization loop jumps to the label
setup_nic_dev_free on failure. The current cleanup loop while(i--)
skip the failing index i, causing a memory leak.
Fix this by changing the loop to iterate from the current index i
down to 0.
Also, decrement i in the devlink_alloc failure path to point to the
last successfully allocated index.
Compile tested only. Issue found using code review.
Discussion:
Upstream advisory:
https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2026031818-CVE-2026-23257-bd18@gregkh/T
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## CVE-2026-23257 :
Linux Kernel vulnerability analysis and mitigation
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: liquidio: Fix off-by-one error in PF setup_nic_devices() cleanup
In setup_nic_devices(), the initialization loop jumps to the label
setup_nic_dev_free on failure. The current cleanup loop while(i--)
skip the failing index i, causing a memory leak.
Fix this by changing the loop to iterate from the current index i
down to 0.
Also, decrement i in the devlink_alloc failure path to point to the
last successfully allocated index.
Compile tested only. Issue found using code review.
Source : NVD
Published March 18, 2026
CNA Score N/A
Affected Technologies
Linux Kernel
Linux Debian
Has Public Exploit No
Has CISA KEV Exploit No
CISA KEV Relea
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/293eaad0d6d6b2a37a458c7deb7be345349cd963https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8558aef4e8a1a83049ab906d21d391093cfa7e7fhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a0d2389c8cdc1f05de5eb8663bffe9ed05dca769https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af38d9a5cb49fe9d0d282b44f17fdc1f3270d99dhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d86c58eb005eb99da402452f3db7a6e0eae32815https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1216b80c9040a904d2ad7c8cd24ca0ff1f36932https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f86bd16280a0f88b538394e0565c56ce4756da99
2026-03-18
Published