CVE-2026-23362: Linux kernel · can: bcm: fix locking for bcm_op runtime updates
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · patch available : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.09% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Mar 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@6.17.0-40.40?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@6.17.0-1019.19?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@6.17.0-1020.20?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@6.17.0-1017.17?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@6.17.0-1020.22?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle@6.17.0-1018.18?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 kernel versions. The vendor advisory confirms that this issue has been fixed. Users should update their Linux kernel to a patched version to mitigate this vulnerability.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's CAN BCM subsystem was fixed by adding proper locking for bcm_op runtime updates. The issue involved missing initialization of a spin lock in the bcm_rx_setup() function, which could lead to improper handling of certain CAN frames. This flaw was addressed by initializing the bcm_tx_lock to handle the RTR frame case correctly. The vulnerability affects multiple Linux kernel versions and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. A patch is available to resolve this issue.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23362 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23362 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/c35636e91e392e1540949bbc67932167cb48bc3a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/70e951afad4c025261fe3c952d2b07237e320a01 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/800f26f11ae37b17f58e0001f28a47dd75c26557 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8215ba7bc99e84e66fd6938874ec4330a9d96518 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8bcf2d847adb82b2c617456f6da17ac5e6c75285 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c35636e91e392e1540949bbc67932167cb48bc3a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0c349b2c21b220af5ba19f29b885e222958d796 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8567-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8596-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8597-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-2 (opens in a new tab)