CVE-2026-72393: Linux kernel · eth: fbnic: don't cache shinfo across skb realloc
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 7.0.0-1013.13~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 49% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-1013.13~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1017.17~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1 +12
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 promptly. Users must update their Linux kernel to the fixed versions provided by their distribution, such as those listed in the Ubuntu advisory USN-8816-1, and reboot the system to activate the fixes. Due to ABI changes, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be required. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability was identified and resolved in the Linux kernel's fbnic network driver related to caching shared info pointers across skb reallocations during LSO calls. This flaw could lead to kernel memory corruption and potential system compromise. The issue affects multiple specific Linux kernel versions and has been addressed by official patches. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Users should apply the available kernel updates and reboot to mitigate the risk.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72393 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/21f304c2aae46625e050c28d979f4b9d83faa85e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/62b68b774f06bf52e329f254f0199bc43d350ccf (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/83df3e2594cd78aa40b1246a19879abb4891945b (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72393 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72393 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/62b68b774f06bf52e329f254f0199bc43d350ccf (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-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)