CVE-2026-23083: Linux kernel · fou: Don't allow 0 for FOU_ATTR_IPPROTO.
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 Medium · fixed in 5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1110.119~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1106.115~20.04.1 +70
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Feb 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 to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied to affected linux-aws kernel versions. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that updating to the fixed kernel versions resolves this issue. After updating, a system reboot is required. Additionally, due to ABI changes, third-party kernel modules may need recompilation and reinstallation.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's FOU (Foo Over UDP) subsystem allowed the use of 0 for the FOU_ATTR_IPPROTO attribute, which caused improper handling of network packets. Specifically, when FOU_ATTR_IPPROTO was set to 0, the kernel function fou_udp_recv() failed to free or properly resubmit packets, potentially leading to resource leaks or denial of service. This issue has been resolved by forbidding 0 as a valid value for FOU_ATTR_IPPROTO.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23083 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23083 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/7a9bc9e3f42391e4c187e099263cf7a1c4b69ff5 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1cc98b8887cabb1808d2f4a37cd10a7be7574771 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a9bc9e3f42391e4c187e099263cf7a1c4b69ff5 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b75dff8446ec871030d8daf5a69e74f5fe8b956 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7db31a52c3862a1a32202a273a4c32e7f5f4823 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8162-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8186-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8187-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8188-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-5 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8243-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-6 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8275-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-1 (opens in a new tab)