CVE-2026-23180: Linux kernel · dpaa2-switch: add bounds check for if_id in IRQ handler
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.0 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1111.118~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1111.118~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1116.125~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1111.121~20.04.1 +62
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available from the vendor. Users should update their linux-hwe-edge kernel packages to versions 5.15.0-1111.118~20.04.1 or later, 5.15.0-1116.125~20.04.1 or later, 5.15.0-1111.121~20.04.1 or later, or 5.15.0-185.195~20.04.1 or later as applicable. After updating, a system reboot is required to apply the kernel fixes. No additional mitigations are specified by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's dpaa2-switch IRQ handler allowed an out-of-bounds read due to missing bounds checking on the if_id index extracted from hardware status. This issue was resolved by adding proper validation before accessing the ports array. The vulnerability affects certain linux-hwe-edge kernel versions prior to specific 5.15.x releases. The flaw has a CVSS score of 7.0, indicating a medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A patch is available and included in updated kernel packages. Users should update and reboot to apply the fix.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23180 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23180 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/31a7a0bbeb006bac2d9c81a2874825025214b6d8 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b381a638e1851d8cfdfe08ed9cdbec5295b18c9 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2447edc367800ba914acf7ddd5d250416b45fb31 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/31a7a0bbeb006bac2d9c81a2874825025214b6d8 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/34b56c16efd61325d80bf1d780d0e176be662f59 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/77611cab5bdfff7a070ae574bbfba20a1de99d1b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f89e33c9c37f0001b730e23b3b05ab7b1ecface2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8289-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8296-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8296-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8289-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8393-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8440-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8493-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8499-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8493-2 (opens in a new tab)