CVE-2026-72399: Linux kernel · net: enetc: check the number of BDs needed for xdp_frame
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 6.8.0-147.147 : 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 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-147.147, 6.8.0-1067.70, 7.0.0-1013.13~24.04.1 +27
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
A patch is available and should be applied promptly. The vendor advisory confirms that this vulnerability has been fixed in updated Linux kernel releases. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions listed in the advisory to mitigate this issue.
Description
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-72399) in the Linux kernel's enetc network driver was resolved. The issue involves an out-of-bounds access due to improper checking of the number of buffer descriptors (BDs) needed for xdp_frame fragments, potentially leading to memory corruption. This vulnerability affects multiple specific Linux kernel versions. A high-severity fix is available as part of the Linux kernel updates.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72399 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1681cc7974a6123f5d5740b03bc11e4784bd2542 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1ecb199b0e6d12ab6c26c0b7edf1a8f4472d9aed (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/555c5475e787802eeae0d2b91c2f66c330db2767 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cfbc6e9b84dcc0aa2d65c84ea4745af327763209 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d22829101ab675607ad6c3d420fb3ab875f46bbb (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f55276160ffad3e235b657ee4b7304eb99b90e5c (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72399 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72399 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/555c5475e787802eeae0d2b91c2f66c330db2767 (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-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8917-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8918-1 (opens in a new tab)