CVE-2026-31646
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's lan966x network driver. An error in handling the return value from the page_pool_create() function can lead to the use of an invalid memory pointer. This improper error handling can cause a kernel oops, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected system.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability,Integrity
Technical Impact: Unexpected State; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
An unexpected return value could place the system in a state that could lead to a crash or other unintended behaviors.
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