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CVE-2026-98430

RDMA/efa: Keep admin queues alive while IRQ is registered

CVSS score

4.7

EPSS probability

%0.2

Risk score

0.0

Published

4 d ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

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DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

Lifecycle vulnerability in Linux kernel RDMA/efa driver

Sources read

2

Source agreement

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Evidence confidence

%63

Short explanation

A vulnerability exists in the RDMA/efa driver within the Linux kernel related to management IRQ handler resource lifecycle management. The driver registered the IRQ before constructing queues and destroyed them before freeing the IRQ.

Why does it matter?

Because the lifetime of the management IRQ handler is not contained by the resources it accesses, it can lead to instability or unexpected runtime errors.

What should be done?

  • Follow the vendor advisory and updates
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

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In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/efa: Keep admin queues alive while IRQ is registered The management IRQ handler accesses both the admin completion queue and the async event queue. The driver registered the IRQ before constructing these queues and destroyed them before freeing the IRQ, so the handler's lifetime was not contained by the resources it accesses. Initialize the queues with interrupts masked, request the IRQ, and then switch to interrupt mode. On removal, reset the device and free the IRQ before destroying the queues. Also reset the device before destroying the queues if IRQ registration fails, because the device already has their DMA addresses.

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-98430 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1linuxLinux View
2linuxLinux View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 2

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

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SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
4.7CVSS 3.x—CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:HMicrosoft MSRC

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsHigh
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

4.7 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityHighPrivilegesHighUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityHighIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredHigh privileges
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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