CVE-2026-97433

High

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme: validate FDP configuration descriptor sizes Validate descriptor sizes while walking the FDP configurations log so dsze == 0 or a descriptor past the log end cannot cause unbounded iteration or reads past the buffer.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-09-24
Last modified 2026-09-25
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

8.2

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.16 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.18.53, 7.2 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 6.16
Fixed in
✓ 6.18.53 6.18.x ✓ 7.2

References

2 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-97433?

    CVE-2026-97433 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 out of 10 . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.16 onward and has been patched in 6.18.53 and 7.2. CVE-2026-97433 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-97433?

    CVE-2026-97433 has a CVSS score of 8.2 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-97433?

    Yes. CVE-2026-97433 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.18.53 and 7.2. If you are running Linux kernel 6.16 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2026-97433 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2026-97433 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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