Linux Kernel up to 6.12.108/6.18.49/7.2.3 bnx2x bnx2x_init_firmware double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as very critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.108/6.18.49/7.2.3. This vulnerability affects the function bnx2x_init_firmware of the component bnx2x. This manipulation causes double free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-89582. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.108/6.18.49/7.2.3 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function bnx2x_init_firmware of the component bnx2x. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bnx2x: fix double free in bnx2x_init_firmware() error path bnx2x_init_firmware() frees bp->init_ops, bp->init_data and bp->init_ops_offsets in its error path without setting them to NULL. The cleanup function bnx2x_release_firmware() frees the same three pointers unconditionally, so if init_firmware fails and release_firmware is later called (e.g. from __bnx2x_remove or through the function state machine), all three are freed a second time. Set each pointer to NULL after kfree() in the error path so that the subsequent kfree(NULL) in bnx2x_release_firmware() is a safe no-op.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-89582 since 09/11/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/12/2026).

Upgrading to version 6.12.109, 6.18.50, 7.2.4 or 7.3-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch dc98e727b9cfc5e19c796bf893878153f00b222b/4d36e38e48340a1ccf92a98c7a22d07a954e5aa3/a142c024f07d623e2b6b25943f6c36d4b6b0b4c6/d2796ffe38cb4155afe0eab23636295b096c27a5 is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 6.12.108
• 6.18.0
• 6.18.1
• 6.18.2
• 6.18.3
• 6.18.4
• 6.18.5
• 6.18.6
• 6.18.7
• 6.18.8
• 6.18.9
• 6.18.10
• 6.18.11
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• 6.18.13
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• 6.18.25
• 6.18.26
• 6.18.27
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• 6.18.29
• 6.18.30
• 6.18.31
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• 6.18.33
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• 6.18.36
• 6.18.37
• 6.18.38
• 6.18.39
• 6.18.40
• 6.18.41
• 6.18.42
• 6.18.43
• 6.18.44
• 6.18.45
• 6.18.46
• 6.18.47
• 6.18.48
• 6.18.49
• 7.2.0
• 7.2.1
• 7.2.2
• 7.2.3

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.109/6.18.50/7.2.4/7.3-rc1
Patch: dc98e727b9cfc5e19c796bf893878153f00b222b/4d36e38e48340a1ccf92a98c7a22d07a954e5aa3/a142c024f07d623e2b6b25943f6c36d4b6b0b4c6/d2796ffe38cb4155afe0eab23636295b096c27a5

Timelineinfo

09/11/2026 CVE reserved
09/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/12/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
09/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-89582 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-89582
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-402889

Entryinfo

Created: 09/12/2026 01:31
Changes: 09/12/2026 01:31 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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