Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ip_vti: require CAP_NET_ADMIN in the device netns for changelink vti_changelink() operates on at most two netns, dev_net(dev) and the tunnel link netns t->net. They differ once the device is created in or moved to a netns other than the one the request runs in. The rtnl changelink path checks CAP_NET_ADMIN only against dev_net(dev), so a caller privileged there but not in t->net can rewrite a tunnel that lives in t->net. Gate vti_changelink() on rtnl_dev_link_net_capable() at its top, before any attribute is parsed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1caf737e625143c6f23c32d2b747b1a3e42e5699
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32edf8aa297745226854eda2d96c0fac66c1bb15
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33fd93961557ec8e3e9958995b28684c5f949394
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6d8bc0dc99472d62c57c2a3d436e6ab408592bda
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88b33ee458a6ca5fbef6c53b9dba772da69dab68
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9571af2eec8023af9a1671b7f2cd4ab400011724
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95cceadbfd52d7239bd730afdda0655287d77425
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/973ead9e565423642e4533e1547b5d2c0476fb03
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72054?
CVE-2026-72054 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ip_vti: require CAP_NET_ADMIN in the device netns for changelink vti_changelink() operates on at most two netns, dev_net(dev)...
How severe is CVE-2026-72054?
CVE-2026-72054 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72054?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.