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CVE-2026-97491

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/rds: Don't sleep inside rds_ib_conn_path_shutdown New rds rdma self tests exposed a hang when tearing down the ib network c…

Published Sep 24, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-97491 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2026.

Technical description

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

net/rds: Don't sleep inside rds_ib_conn_path_shutdown

New rds rdma self tests exposed a hang when tearing down

the ib network configs. This is caused by the shutdown worker

thread sleeping on the wait_event call, which blocks other work

items in the queue. Fix this by changing wait_event to

wait_event timeout, and looping until the wait check succeeds.

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-2026-97491?

CVE-2026-97491 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-97491?

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-2026-97491?

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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