SB20260816420 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel can
Published: August 16, 2026
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72114)
CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation
CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in bcm_rx_setup() in the CAN BCM subsystem when processing RX_SETUP messages with RX_RTR_FRAME. A local user can supply a crafted RTR-reply frame with an invalid length to cause a denial of service.
The issue affects RTR replies configured through RX_SETUP and involves validation of CAN and CAN FD frame length limits.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b475c0c72f44622a320a4386ce9e76f85e69bc7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/59bfddea64159594feb62ef11b7d7a33c8ee3783
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62ec41f364648be79d54d94d0d240ee326948afd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d966cdee006911d3957e1a4e72cb93c39cd8c1e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/deb6a697cce3f021e731df543597f37a5e54caab