CVE-2026-72458
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CVE-2026-72458 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: apparmor: fix NULL pointer dereference in unpack_pdb pdb->dfa could be NULL if unpack_dfa fails, causing a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: apparmor: fix NULL pointer dereference in unpack_pdb pdb->dfa could be NULL if unpack_dfa fails, causing a NULL pointer dereference.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | >= 2e12c5f060176ede209673e4f63ea5d0e3c5814c, < fbfdb5a94a48797bea232791e24c38f3aa3063c8; >= 2e12c5f060176ede209673e4f63ea5d0e3c5814c, < 73d86ca950b80cd39ca948e2c518d135bf2308c8; >= 2e12c5f060176ede209673e4f63ea5d0e3c5814c, < 7681ca43d2b1c776e62fe77e3167835fb1ab8319 |
| Linux | Linux | 6.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-72458?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
apparmor: fix NULL pointer dereference in unpack_pdb
pdb->dfa could be NULL if unpack_dfa fails, causing a NULL pointer
dereference.
How severe is CVE-2026-72458?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-72458 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72458?
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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