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CVE-2026-72079

UnknownEPSS 0.22%

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CVE-2026-72079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.22%

12.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 628329d52474323938a03826941e166bc7c8eff4, < 315f269ea04bc1477ab9bf351e939623d12a1621; >= 628329d52474323938a03826941e166bc7c8eff4, < 293388e42e5c0865204de6f36bfb8662156fce3b; >= 628329d52474323938a03826941e166bc7c8eff4, < 921abbb33887052e46b1b77299f87a3c741dc580; >= 628329d52474323938a03826941e166bc7c8eff4, < 6a6c373e6a82eddc522342c8a8db7072c65f2b56; >= 628329d52474323938a03826941e166bc7c8eff4, < a4b3f4d42fbf58f06f0d49e37a9d0d9392eca338; >= 628329d52474323938a03826941e166bc7c8eff4, < 6aacc18004b1a915ccb8a829d30279a37988066e; >= 628329d52474323938a03826941e166bc7c8eff4, < bf0b58ba489d0bdaa18c7dd8beeaeb954dd7dbb7; >= 628329d52474323938a03826941e166bc7c8eff4, < 462a999917755a3bf77448dfd64307963cf0a9f0
LinuxLinux3.10

References

Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72079?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-72079?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-72079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72079?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST