CVE-2026-72023 | Linux Kernel up to 7.2-rc2 octeontx2-pf otx2_init_hw_resources memory leak

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.147/6.12.100/6.18.39/7.1.4/7.2-rc2. Affected is the function otx2_init_hw_resources of the component octeontx2-pf. This manipulation causes memory leak.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-72023. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

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