Vulnerability Snapshot
CVE-2026-97413 is rated CRITICAL — exploitation is trivial or already observed in the wild and impact is severe. Patch immediately, not on the next maintenance window.
Executive Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
RDMA/rtrs-srv: Fix integer underflow in process_read and process_write
usr_len is read from a network-supplied message field (le16_to_cpu)
and used to compute data_len = off - usr_len without validating that
usr_len <= off. A malicious RDMA client can send usr_len > off causing
an integer underflow, resulting in data_len wrapping to a huge size_t
value which is then passed to the rdma_ev callback as a memory length,
leading to out-of-bounds memory access.
Fix by reading and validating usr_len <= off before rtrs_srv_get_ops_ids()
in both process_read() and process_write(), ensuring the early return
path acquires no reference and has no resource leak.
Why It Matters
CVE-2026-97413 is rated CRITICAL severity, requiring immediate attention from security teams.
CVSS Base Score: 9.8/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-97413?
CVE-2026-97413 is a critical-severity vulnerability tracked under the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
RDMA/rtrs-srv: Fix integer underflow in process_read and process_write
usr_len is read from a network-supplied message field (le16
Am I affected?
Affected technology is listed in the Affected Products section above. If your asset inventory contains any of them, assume in-scope until you can prove otherwise.
How urgent is the response?
Critical: do not wait for your normal patch cycle. Verify exposure today, apply the vendor patch immediately, and add detection rules for any post-exploit indicators.
How do I remediate?
Apply the vendor patch listed in the upstream advisory linked under Sources. If the patch is not yet available, follow the vendor-supplied workaround (often a config flag or feature disable) and add detections for the published exploit pattern in your SIEM. Re-scan after the patch lands to confirm the finding clears.
Where can I track exploitation activity?
Watch CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog for CVE-2026-97413. Cross-reference with public exploit databases and your own SIEM/IDS for indicator-of-compromise patterns. Vulnios tracks KEV status automatically and surfaces it on the asset findings view.
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