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CVE-2026-72434

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

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CVE-2026-72434 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: ipset: make sure gc is properly stopped Sashiko noticed that when destroying a set, cancel_delayed_work_sync() was called while gc calls queue_delayed_work() unconditionally which can lead not to properly shutting down the gc.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: ipset: make sure gc is properly stopped Sashiko noticed that when destroying a set, cancel_delayed_work_sync() was called while gc calls queue_delayed_work() unconditionally which can lead not to properly shutting down the gc.

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>= f66ee0410b1c3481ee75e5db9b34547b4d582465, < c940d1b96248c3081b664ede5418078bdc7c8c07; >= f66ee0410b1c3481ee75e5db9b34547b4d582465, < 12088da6add5b003657c8506c5b0fcef835083b8; >= f66ee0410b1c3481ee75e5db9b34547b4d582465, < c78bd5195a5998094a5866df702fbeafda60dafb; >= f66ee0410b1c3481ee75e5db9b34547b4d582465, < 4a597a87e2e2f608edb6be2c510dc826b4fdfb53; 5dd9488ae41070b69d2f4acb580f77db5705f9ca; a469bab3386aebff33c59506f3a95e35b91118fd; >= 5.4.24, < 5.5; >= 5.5.8, < 5.6
LinuxLinux5.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72434?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: ipset: make sure gc is properly stopped Sashiko noticed that when destroying a set, cancel_delayed_work_sync() was called while gc calls queue_delayed_work() unconditionally which can lead not to properly shutting down the gc.
How severe is CVE-2026-72434?
CVE-2026-72434 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-2026-72434?
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