CVE-2026-72113: Linux kernel · can: bcm: add missing device refcount for CAN filter removal
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% 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 +42
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 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.
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
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions to address the missing device reference count issue in the CAN BCM subsystem. The vendor advisory confirms that this vulnerability is fixed. Users should update to patched kernel versions as listed in the advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's CAN BCM subsystem was resolved by adding a missing device reference count to prevent use-after-free conditions during CAN filter removal. The issue involved concurrent device unregistration causing stale CAN filters to reference freed memory, potentially leading to system compromise. Multiple specific Linux kernel versions are affected. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72113 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/04d23061bbf18d5d81022eb21e9d32e99d24468d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/633bda66fbf309f5de5e1ad6defe8e6b1d77a20f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/84aa4807816e405c1bf87114fc63e06d244281ef (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b024c21c9066f6957b7d4a8f2037e4b000c5e041 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d59948293ea34b6337ce2b5febab8510de70048c (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72113 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72113 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/d59948293ea34b6337ce2b5febab8510de70048c (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-8889-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8886-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-2 (opens in a new tab)