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CVE-2026-72079

Published Aug 15, 2026 EPSS 0.22% (12th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2026-72079 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026.

Technical Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Input: ims-pcu - fix use-after-free and double-free in disconnect

ims_pcu_disconnect() only intended to perform cleanup when the primary

(control) interface is unbound. However, it currently relies on the

interface class to distinguish between control and data interfaces.

A malicious device could present a data interface with the same class

as the control interface, leading to premature cleanup and potential

use-after-free or double-free.

Switch to verifying that the interface being disconnected is indeed

the control interface.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/293388e42e5c0865204de6f36bfb8662156fce3b Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/315f269ea04bc1477ab9bf351e939623d12a1621 Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/462a999917755a3bf77448dfd64307963cf0a9f0 Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a6c373e6a82eddc522342c8a8db7072c65f2b56 Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/6aacc18004b1a915ccb8a829d30279a37988066e Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/921abbb33887052e46b1b77299f87a3c741dc580 Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/a4b3f4d42fbf58f06f0d49e37a9d0d9392eca338 Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf0b58ba489d0bdaa18c7dd8beeaeb954dd7dbb7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72079?

CVE-2026-72079 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-72079?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-72079?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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