CVE-2026-72114: Linux kernel · can: bcm: validate frame length in bcm_rx_setup() for RTR replies
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, 13:47 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
An official patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. Users should update to the fixed kernel releases as provided by their distribution vendors. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's CAN BCM driver was resolved, specifically in bcm_rx_setup() where frame length validation for RTR replies was missing. This flaw allowed improper frame length handling, unlike bcm_tx_setup() which validated frame length before transmission. The issue affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A patch is available to address this vulnerability.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72114 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b475c0c72f44622a320a4386ce9e76f85e69bc7 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/59bfddea64159594feb62ef11b7d7a33c8ee3783 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/62ec41f364648be79d54d94d0d240ee326948afd (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d966cdee006911d3957e1a4e72cb93c39cd8c1e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/deb6a697cce3f021e731df543597f37a5e54caab (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72114 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72114 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/62ec41f364648be79d54d94d0d240ee326948afd (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)