CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-72228

Low risk· EPSS 12%
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.21%

12th percentile - higher than 12% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel's batman-adv module, during fragmentation, if linearization of an skb with a frag_list fails, the reference to primary_if is not released, leading to a reference leak.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability could lead to reference leaks, potentially resulting in system crash or malfunction.

Recommendation

Apply the Linux kernel patch that ensures primary_if reference is released on linearization failure. Regularly test systems after updates.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: batman-adv: frag: fix primary_if leak on failed linearization If the skb has a frag_list, it must be linearized before it can be split using skb_split(). But when this step failed, it must not only free the skb but also take care of the reference to the already found primary_if.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS