CVE-2026-72319

Linux kernel vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.76%

Published15 Aug 2026

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipvs: ensure inner headers in ICMP errors are in headroom Sashiko points out that after stripping the outer headers with pskb_pull() we should ensure the inner IP headers in ICMP errors from tunnels are present in the skb headroom for functions like ipv4_update_pmtu(), icmp_send() and IP_VS_DBG(). Also, add more checks for the length of the inner headers.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-72319 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-72319 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.76%.

How severe is CVE-2026-72319?

CVE-2026-72319 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-72319?

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.