CVE-2026-72345: Linux kernel · net/mlx5: LAG, Fix off-by-one in single-FDB error rollback
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 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 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1017.17~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1 +11
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 to resolve this vulnerability. Users should update to the fixed versions as provided by their Linux distribution vendors. No additional mitigation is indicated beyond applying the patch.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's mlx5 network driver related to Link Aggregation Group (LAG) handling was fixed. The issue involved an off-by-one error in the rollback logic during single-FDB error handling, which could cause operations on uninitialized state or double teardown of rules. This flaw was corrected by adjusting the rollback loop to start from the correct index. The vulnerability 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 issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72345 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f0e4ae6975c773f7854fc48932a267f6c79088f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/40cc06bf71476932e5d139fa326dcd0372766e16 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72345 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72345 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/0f0e4ae6975c773f7854fc48932a267f6c79088f (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)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0be672071d6e8c4d3be6a8f796d8e47198763770 (opens in a new tab)