CVE-2026-72289: Linux kernel · KVM: arm64: vgic: Check the interrupt is still ours before migrating it
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% 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 +43
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/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-azure kernel versions. The vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed in updated kernel releases. Users should update to the patched versions listed to mitigate this vulnerability.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's KVM arm64 virtual generic interrupt controller (VGIC) subsystem was resolved. The flaw involves improper checks when migrating interrupts between virtual CPUs, potentially leading to double removal of interrupts from internal lists. This could cause system instability or security issues related to interrupt handling. The vulnerability affects specific linux-azure kernel versions and has a high CVSS score indicating severe impact. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72289 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0074b82cdfcb5fd13710a0ac308ade68ac6f6fbe (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0658b09cba7fe866c6cd70cd2dcdfdcabe80328f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3893e1fcf6f306b327a8358dcd1cbd077989a240 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/654be81c4c637af12709d47c7efc3302cd336513 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/79fdd2aa774e44847cd9bb7edc811e73e3dc7bfe (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb3efe1a354f1638726725c3ecee1ce8d1a7e2dc (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/da2d249a39a1881681c303ceea33f38ba1c5bbeb (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e363c0bc0226dc5ea5046a88e9a6864b82c45399 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72289 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72289 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/0074b82cdfcb5fd13710a0ac308ade68ac6f6fbe (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)