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CVE-2026-63997

Linux Kernel

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ethtool: module: avoid leaking a netdev ref on module flash errors module_flash_fw_schedule() is missing undo for setting the -in_progress- flag and taking the netdev reference. Delay taking these, the device can-t disappear while we are holding rtnl_lock.

EPSS 0.168%Risk 0
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Published
2026-07-19 16:17:39
Affected versions
unknown
Type
Kernel
Last modified
2026-07-30 14:51:11
Vector
Pending