PCI/sysfs: Add CAP_SYS_ADMIN check to __resource_resize_store() (CVE-2026-97505) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-97505

PCI/sysfs: Add CAP_SYS_ADMIN check to __resource_resize_store()

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-97505 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in PCI/sysfs: Add CAP_SYS_ADMIN check to __resource_resize_store(). The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Linux/Linux (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 24, 2026Updated Sep 24, 2026Source checked Sep 25, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 25, 2026Material review Sep 24, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Linux/Linux (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Linux/Linuxgeneric	>=1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <b722a607f858b9cd036075ea0efad553fb98e982 \|\| >=1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <cbf0628c0b7db86c5ce36451f088101546acbf1d \|\| >=1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <25ec7f57deceec633f27bc93b615f951e2ade814 \|\| >=0 <6.12.111 \|\| >=0 <6.18.53	b722a607f858b9cd036075ea0efad553fb98e982, cbf0628c0b7db86c5ce36451f088101546acbf1d, 25ec7f57deceec633f27bc93b615f951e2ade814, 6.12.111, 6.18.53

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Linux/Linux.
Review the reported fix. Update Linux/Linux to b722a607f858b9cd036075ea0efad553fb98e982 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 24, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 24, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 25, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI/sysfs: Add CAP_SYS_ADMIN check to __resource_resize_store() Currently, the __resource_resize_store() allows writing to the resourceN_resize sysfs attribute to change a BAR's size without checking for capabilities, currently relying only on the file access check. Resizing a BAR modifies PCI device configuration and can disrupt active drivers. After the upcoming conversion to static attributes, it will also trigger resource file updates via sysfs_update_groups(). Add a CAP_SYS_ADMIN check to prevent unprivileged users from performing BAR resize operations.

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