CVE-2026-72017
kernel: net: macb: drop in-flight Tx SKBs on close
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 15, 2026
Updated · August 18, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's MACB network driver. This driver fails to properly release outgoing Socket Kernel Buffers (SKBs) when the driver is closed. This continuous leakage of resources can lead to resource exhaustion over time, potentially resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition for the system.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime