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CVE-2026-97423

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cxl/region: Validate partition index before array access construct_region() reads cxled->part and uses it to index cxlds->part[…

Published Sep 24, 2026EPSS 0.15%

Overview

CVE-2026-97423 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

cxl/region: Validate partition index before array access

construct_region() reads cxled->part and uses it to index

cxlds->part[] without checking for a negative value. If the

partition was never resolved, part remains at its initial value

of -1, causing an out-of-bounds array access.

Add a guard to return -EBUSY when part is negative.

The check was dropped during a merge.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-97423?

CVE-2026-97423 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-97423?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-97423?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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