CVE-2026-72306: Linux kernel · vduse: Fix race in vduse_dev_msg_sync and vduse_dev_read_iter
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · CVSS not yet scored by NVD
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% 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 +41
Exploitation 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 versions as per vendor advisories. No additional mitigation steps are indicated or required beyond applying the patch.
Description
A race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's vduse driver was fixed. The issue involves a race in the functions vduse_dev_msg_sync and vduse_dev_read_iter that can lead to a double list deletion and potential crash. The fix ensures proper synchronization by verifying message list membership outside the critical section. Multiple specific Linux kernel versions are affected. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72306 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/09723f26ed801c083e914cec4cc0e1af4b933dc7 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3755965adbb617f4283ac6ccd351ed0676843cba (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8062ff9d366c4bc4ae775e14eac9a769f20c60dd (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae9c13b6fd79087cc5a216ee1649b6f012c2a238 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c83ad3dfa6d9953d5ce6839416bf5a1bfc50285a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7e7c813834c6c05c26033456ab7169e2f9c99eb (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8715b5a8fdb23fef576700e71d0c253dbeddad4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72306 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72306 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/ae9c13b6fd79087cc5a216ee1649b6f012c2a238 (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-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-2 (opens in a new tab)