CVE-2026-97510: Linux kernel · thunderbolt: Release request if tb_cfg_request() fails in __tb_xdomain_response()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited : upgrade to 7.0.0-1010.10 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · CVSS not yet scored by NVD
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-1010.10
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Sep 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 the Ubuntu linux-oem-7.0 package to 7.0.0-1010.10.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available that fixes the vulnerability by properly releasing request memory on failure. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates that include this fix to affected versions. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Thunderbolt driver was resolved involving improper release of requests when tb_cfg_request() fails in __tb_xdomain_response(). Failure to release memory in this scenario could lead to resource leaks. The issue affects specific Linux kernel versions and has been patched.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-97510 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-97510 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c63f29872cb444b33665348bbd2f45cab06afcd (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/42dddadf6b6131af4d12bfa8bdc84ef954e8cef8 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0325d017bf4354a015a02413ee1c7e51266cecf4 (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-97510 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/000189b249e45e63ee873d0c59c3be1805349681 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/487ee7dbad21d1e757f5dd490ac182aebfa5f689 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d6657674919bef57c8a7195170263f3456e9876 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/dbc8a8dd7c1930043c473818fcadcf88cb5e1c4d (opens in a new tab)