CVE-2026-72410

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

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CVE-2026-72410 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: Validate NIX maximum LFs correctly NIX maximum number of LFs can be set via devlink command but that can be done before assigning any LFs to a PF/VF. The condition used to check whether any LFs are assigned is incorrect. This patch fixes that condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: Validate NIX maximum LFs correctly NIX maximum number of LFs can be set via devlink command but that can be done before assigning any LFs to a PF/VF. The condition used to check whether any LFs are assigned is incorrect. This patch fixes that condition.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.20%

10.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91, < 0933fe0130eb71af0c3ab481b40f543b458a8c54; >= dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91, < e0ac054416bf4e913fe96cefefe94e3331bbe6fa; >= dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91, < b1f6381acf9d55fab208e8b4c252a5a671820bd9; >= dd7842878633453e38d6a4927593dd28b9d8ab91, < 1576d12a39860418d6a68b402fda71a48f04a57c
LinuxLinux6.8

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72410?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: Validate NIX maximum LFs correctly NIX maximum number of LFs can be set via devlink command but that can be done before assigning any LFs to a PF/VF. The condition used to check whether any LFs are assigned is incorrect. This patch fixes that condition.
How severe is CVE-2026-72410?
CVE-2026-72410 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72410?
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