Linux Kernel up to 6.6.156/6.12.109/6.18.51/7.2.5 bnxt_re bnxt_re_mmap privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.156/6.12.109/6.18.51/7.2.5. This issue affects the function bnxt_re_mmap of the component bnxt_re. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-92495. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.156/6.12.109/6.18.51/7.2.5. It has been classified as very critical. Affected is the function bnxt_re_mmap of the component bnxt_re. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Clear VM_MAYWRITE on DBR/toggle page mmap bnxt_re_mmap() rejects VM_WRITE for the DBR_PAGE and TOGGLE_PAGE mmap flags, but a read-only mapping can still retain VM_MAYWRITE. nd later be upgraded with mprotect(PROT_WRITE). This can bypass the write check that only runs at mmap time. Clear VM_MAYWRITE before vm_insert_page() in the shared DBR/toggle-page branch, matching the existing policy that userspace writes are not expected for these pages.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-92495 since 09/16/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/17/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 6.6.157, 6.12.110, 6.18.52, 7.2.6 or 7.3-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 5361fb1e5bc246f9a2c0721543f72c8dac200769/13e7861809ef9e7e720ff5f0af1d4293a6d0a9b4/0afbfe019c881483337d9f8304e678af05ebe7cc/518df61b9b0a5b288dfa72c87246045329c18b8c/9b66c9af7172ffcf727214fa0ebe9a5e1ed6eb16 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

• 6.6.156
• 6.12.109
• 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
• 6.18.12
• 6.18.13
• 6.18.14
• 6.18.15
• 6.18.16
• 6.18.17
• 6.18.18
• 6.18.19
• 6.18.20
• 6.18.21
• 6.18.22
• 6.18.23
• 6.18.24
• 6.18.25
• 6.18.26
• 6.18.27
• 6.18.28
• 6.18.29
• 6.18.30
• 6.18.31
• 6.18.32
• 6.18.33
• 6.18.34
• 6.18.35
• 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
• 6.18.50
• 6.18.51
• 7.2.0
• 7.2.1
• 7.2.2
• 7.2.3
• 7.2.4
• 7.2.5

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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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 6.6.157/6.12.110/6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc1
Patch: 5361fb1e5bc246f9a2c0721543f72c8dac200769/13e7861809ef9e7e720ff5f0af1d4293a6d0a9b4/0afbfe019c881483337d9f8304e678af05ebe7cc/518df61b9b0a5b288dfa72c87246045329c18b8c/9b66c9af7172ffcf727214fa0ebe9a5e1ed6eb16

Timelineinfo

09/16/2026 CVE reserved
09/17/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
09/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-92495 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-92495
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-407004

Entryinfo

Created: 09/17/2026 22:31
Changes: 09/17/2026 22:31 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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