CVE-2026-43282
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) ionic driver. This vulnerability occurs in the ionic_query_port() function, where a missing check for the return value of ib_device_get_netdev() can lead to a NULL pointer dereference. A local attacker could potentially exploit this to cause a system crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).
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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