Linux Kernel Vulnerability in Ethtool Affecting Data Preparation

CVE-2026-64526

What is CVE-2026-64526?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's Ethtool relating to the handling of data preparation. Specifically, the function tsconfig_prepare_data() fails to execute ethnl_ops_complete() before returning an error. This oversight could lead to security implications in network configurations, requiring timely updates to maintain integrity and performance.

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