CVE-2026-46142
net: libwx: fix VF illegal register access
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Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: libwx: fix VF illegal register access Register WX_CFG_PORT_ST is a PF restricted register. When a VF is initialized, attempting to read this register triggers an illegal register access, which lead to a system hang. When the device is VF, the bus function ID can be obtained directly from the PCI_FUNC(pdev->devfn).
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3bd8040497968f6f5470018724ef7b0df92f707
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f6e656f7cea16b638675a2ab7d7e4cf2516c5eb0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33c5bb50b9c40e8451e6aec4487a31d794b98d92
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68a007a701bc06fa426507c551ef12514f2e721d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/694de316f607fe2473d52ca0707e3918e72c1562
References (5)
CVSS
- Attack Vector
- LOCAL
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- LOW
- User Interaction
- NONE
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- NONE
- Integrity
- NONE
- Availability
- HIGH
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