Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ice: Fix NULL pointer dereference in ice_vsi_set_napi_queues

Add NULL pointer checks in ice_vsi_set_napi_queues() to prevent crashes
during resume from suspend when rings[q_idx]->q_vector is NULL.

Tested adaptor:
60:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Intel Corporation Ethernet Controller E810-XXV for SFP [8086:159b] (rev 02)
Subsystem: Intel Corporation Ethernet Network Adapter E810-XXV-2 [8086:4003]

SR-IOV state: both disabled and enabled can reproduce this issue.

kernel version: v6.18

Reproduce steps:
Boot up and execute suspend like systemctl suspend or rtcwake.

Log:
<1>[ 231.443607] BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000040
<1>[ 231.444052] #PF: supervisor read access in kernel mode
<1>[ 231.444484] #PF: error_code(0x0000) - not-present page
<6>[ 231.444913] PGD 0 P4D 0
<4>[ 231.445342] Oops: Oops: 0000 [#1] SMP NOPTI
<4>[ 231.446635] RIP: 0010:netif_queue_set_napi+0xa/0x170
<4>[ 231.447067] Code: 31 f6 31 ff c3 cc cc cc cc 0f 1f 80 00 00 00 00 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 0f 1f 44 00 00 48 85 c9 74 0b <48> 83 79 30 00 0f 84 39 01 00 00 55 41 89 d1 49 89 f8 89 f2 48 89
<4>[ 231.447513] RSP: 0018:ffffcc780fc078c0 EFLAGS: 00010202
<4>[ 231.447961] RAX: ffff8b848ca30400 RBX: ffff8b848caf2028 RCX: 0000000000000010
<4>[ 231.448443] RDX: 0000000000000000 RSI: 0000000000000000 RDI: ffff8b848dbd4000
<4>[ 231.448896] RBP: ffffcc780fc078e8 R08: 0000000000000000 R09: 0000000000000000
<4>[ 231.449345] R10: 0000000000000000 R11: 0000000000000000 R12: 0000000000000001
<4>[ 231.449817] R13: ffff8b848dbd4000 R14: ffff8b84833390c8 R15: 0000000000000000
<4>[ 231.450265] FS: 00007c7b29e9d740(0000) GS:ffff8b8c068e2000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000
<4>[ 231.450715] CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033
<4>[ 231.451179] CR2: 0000000000000040 CR3: 000000030626f004 CR4: 0000000000f72ef0
<4>[ 231.451629] PKRU: 55555554
<4>[ 231.452076] Call Trace:
<4>[ 231.452549] <TASK>
<4>[ 231.452996] ? ice_vsi_set_napi_queues+0x4d/0x110 [ice]
<4>[ 231.453482] ice_resume+0xfd/0x220 [ice]
<4>[ 231.453977] ? __pfx_pci_pm_resume+0x10/0x10
<4>[ 231.454425] pci_pm_resume+0x8c/0x140
<4>[ 231.454872] ? __pfx_pci_pm_resume+0x10/0x10
<4>[ 231.455347] dpm_run_callback+0x5f/0x160
<4>[ 231.455796] ? dpm_wait_for_superior+0x107/0x170
<4>[ 231.456244] device_resume+0x177/0x270
<4>[ 231.456708] dpm_resume+0x209/0x2f0
<4>[ 231.457151] dpm_resume_end+0x15/0x30
<4>[ 231.457596] suspend_devices_and_enter+0x1da/0x2b0
<4>[ 231.458054] enter_state+0x10e/0x570

Add defensive checks for both the ring pointer and its q_vector
before dereferencing, allowing the system to resume successfully even when
q_vectors are unmapped.
Published: 2026-02-14
Score: 5.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Kernel Crash (Denial of Service)
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a NULL pointer dereference in the ice driver’s ice_vsi_set_napi_queues function, which occurs during system resume when a ring’s q_vector pointer is unset. This bug causes the kernel to Oops and crash, resulting in a denial‑of‑service condition. The weakness is identified as CWE‑476, a classic null‑pointer dereference, and does not provide direct code execution or privilege escalation. The crash is triggered by a suspend/resume cycle, which an attacker can initiate locally on the machine. The impact is confined to the kernel and results in an immediate system reboot, but does not expose user data or remote control.

Affected Systems

The affected component is the Linux kernel’s ice driver for Intel Ethernet controllers, particularly the Intel E810 series. Versions of the kernel that include the robustness change to ice_vsi_set_napi_queues are required; the bug is known to exist in kernel releases 6.11, 6.19 releases candidates through rc7, and has been reproduced on a 6.18 kernel. Addressing the issue requires the patched kernel from the official upstream code base.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 5.5, indicating moderate severity. The EPSS score is below 1 %, implying a very low likelihood of exploitation in the wild. The bug is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires the ability to trigger a suspend or rtcwake command, meaning a local privileged user can simply reboot the system. The attack vector is local and results solely in a denial of service; no data leakage or persistent compromise is enabled.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 17, 2026 at 19:31 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the ice driver patch (e.g., kernels 6.11, 6.19 rc7, and later releases).
  • Recompile the driver with the latest upstream source if the distribution’s kernel package is not sufficient.
  • In the interim, avoid using suspend or resume operations on affected hardware until the patch is applied.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 17, 2026 at 19:31 UTC.

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History

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.19:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.19:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.19:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.19:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.19:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.19:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.19:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.0, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

 cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-476
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

 cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.0, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

threat_severity

Important

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: Fix NULL pointer dereference in ice_vsi_set_napi_queues Add NULL pointer checks in ice_vsi_set_napi_queues() to prevent crashes during resume from suspend when rings[q_idx]->q_vector is NULL. Tested adaptor: 60:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Intel Corporation Ethernet Controller E810-XXV for SFP [8086:159b] (rev 02) Subsystem: Intel Corporation Ethernet Network Adapter E810-XXV-2 [8086:4003] SR-IOV state: both disabled and enabled can reproduce this issue. kernel version: v6.18 Reproduce steps: Boot up and execute suspend like systemctl suspend or rtcwake. Log: <1>[ 231.443607] BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000040 <1>[ 231.444052] #PF: supervisor read access in kernel mode <1>[ 231.444484] #PF: error_code(0x0000) - not-present page <6>[ 231.444913] PGD 0 P4D 0 <4>[ 231.445342] Oops: Oops: 0000 [#1] SMP NOPTI <4>[ 231.446635] RIP: 0010:netif_queue_set_napi+0xa/0x170 <4>[ 231.447067] Code: 31 f6 31 ff c3 cc cc cc cc 0f 1f 80 00 00 00 00 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 0f 1f 44 00 00 48 85 c9 74 0b <48> 83 79 30 00 0f 84 39 01 00 00 55 41 89 d1 49 89 f8 89 f2 48 89 <4>[ 231.447513] RSP: 0018:ffffcc780fc078c0 EFLAGS: 00010202 <4>[ 231.447961] RAX: ffff8b848ca30400 RBX: ffff8b848caf2028 RCX: 0000000000000010 <4>[ 231.448443] RDX: 0000000000000000 RSI: 0000000000000000 RDI: ffff8b848dbd4000 <4>[ 231.448896] RBP: ffffcc780fc078e8 R08: 0000000000000000 R09: 0000000000000000 <4>[ 231.449345] R10: 0000000000000000 R11: 0000000000000000 R12: 0000000000000001 <4>[ 231.449817] R13: ffff8b848dbd4000 R14: ffff8b84833390c8 R15: 0000000000000000 <4>[ 231.450265] FS: 00007c7b29e9d740(0000) GS:ffff8b8c068e2000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 <4>[ 231.450715] CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 <4>[ 231.451179] CR2: 0000000000000040 CR3: 000000030626f004 CR4: 0000000000f72ef0 <4>[ 231.451629] PKRU: 55555554 <4>[ 231.452076] Call Trace: <4>[ 231.452549] <TASK> <4>[ 231.452996] ? ice_vsi_set_napi_queues+0x4d/0x110 [ice] <4>[ 231.453482] ice_resume+0xfd/0x220 [ice] <4>[ 231.453977] ? __pfx_pci_pm_resume+0x10/0x10 <4>[ 231.454425] pci_pm_resume+0x8c/0x140 <4>[ 231.454872] ? __pfx_pci_pm_resume+0x10/0x10 <4>[ 231.455347] dpm_run_callback+0x5f/0x160 <4>[ 231.455796] ? dpm_wait_for_superior+0x107/0x170 <4>[ 231.456244] device_resume+0x177/0x270 <4>[ 231.456708] dpm_resume+0x209/0x2f0 <4>[ 231.457151] dpm_resume_end+0x15/0x30 <4>[ 231.457596] suspend_devices_and_enter+0x1da/0x2b0 <4>[ 231.458054] enter_state+0x10e/0x570 Add defensive checks for both the ring pointer and its q_vector before dereferencing, allowing the system to resume successfully even when q_vectors are unmapped.
Title ice: Fix NULL pointer dereference in ice_vsi_set_napi_queues
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel
References

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Linux Linux Kernel
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Linux

Published:

Updated: 2026-02-14T16:01:30.059Z

Reserved: 2026-01-13T15:37:45.981Z

Link: CVE-2026-23166

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-02-14T16:15:56.797

Modified: 2026-03-18T15:02:35.403

Link: CVE-2026-23166

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-02-14T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2026-23166 - Bugzilla

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Updated: 2026-04-17T19:45:25Z

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