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CVE-2026-72399

Linux kernel vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.72%
  1. Published15 Aug 2026

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: enetc: check the number of BDs needed for xdp_frame The size of xdp_redirect_arr array is ENETC_MAX_SKB_FRAGS. However, the number of fragments contained in xdp_frame may be greater than or equal to ENETC_MAX_SKB_FRAGS, which will cause the access to xdp_redirect_arr to be out of bounds.

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.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-72399 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-72399 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.72%.

How severe is CVE-2026-72399?

CVE-2026-72399 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-72399?

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.