CVE-2026-63997

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedJul 19, 2026
First seenJul 19, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel6.12.93, 6.18.35, 7.0.12 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel6.11 ≤ v < 6.12.93, 6.13 ≤ v < 6.18.35, 6.19 ≤ v < 7.0.12, 7.16.12.93, 6.18.35, 7.0.12

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