CVE-2026-72083: Linux kernel · scsi: target: core: Fix iSCSI ISID use-after-free in REGISTER AND MOVE
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 05:11 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 53% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1123.132~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1 +57
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Aug 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.
Patches and advisories
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8781-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8876-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8879-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8877-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and has been released in multiple Linux kernel 5.15.0 versions as listed in the established facts. Users and administrators should update their Linux kernel to one of the fixed versions to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-72083 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's SCSI target core subsystem affecting iSCSI ISID handling during REGISTER AND MOVE operations. The flaw occurs because a pointer to a mapped buffer is dereferenced after the buffer is unmapped, leading to a use-after-free read. This issue affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to fixed releases in the 5.15.0 series and some older 3.x versions. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A patch is available and has been incorporated into several fixed kernel versions. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions to mitigate this vulnerability.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72083 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72083 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/fda6a1f3c3d7047b5ce5654487649c2daa738bfc (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/05b3e37433cf2eaf8867f1c16528aa347bb212ab (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/59a2a5a37dc49a641ad6bc64aee34e5a61025ffd (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d56f5c868d92c9d504a34a3ea450bce481c7f63 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f8076cc73dfa6b10155978c160587e986b22169 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a040004846f1fbe687f6ec76d9ccc27b4ead42e4 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb7bdae7fba404852ade34b0c1445fbaf3e54fbb (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef2ee18fec92088c7d8877baf7674e89389ccd66 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/fda6a1f3c3d7047b5ce5654487649c2daa738bfc (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8781-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8876-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8879-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8877-1 (opens in a new tab)