CVE-2026-72065
Linux kernel vulnerability
- Published15 Aug 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: mana: Validate the packet length reported by the NIC Validate the packet length reported in the RX CQE before passing it to skb processing. The CQE is supplied by the NIC device and should not be blindly trusted.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/282c5214ca4eb3799158c76782646e86d2945d1b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e276b14b6d378372bf0152df89286cbe7632fb0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e2a83b4998af4384e677d3b2ac08565274279bf
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6080189291d958604dcefe513a13900835ac982f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6d13eaa13341a8f80aaf86f78591e1b1d393711d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a631f82f89c76084ad5b2b9c043d3b391ffa56d8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2568e64d01f480200063fadd67d6938f676c66f
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-72065 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-72065 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.74%.
How severe is CVE-2026-72065?
CVE-2026-72065 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72065?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.