Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: batman-adv: frag: free unfragmentable packet The caller of batadv_frag_send_packet() assume that the skb provided to the function are always consumed. But the pre-check for an empty payload or the zero fragment size returned an error without any further actions. A failed pre-check must use the same error handling code as the rest of the function.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/04ccbed8179e7d4d0906d00939300ddc5b48ce7e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08047838817561cef33ada9774a2a4663d499ecb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/59e1da1ab354d1f2b7bab8d44f846262f990ad9d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/601dff01a03ecced59938cdd69eeb2c66e4158f2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b628425aed49a1c7a4ffc997583840fc582d32b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/740542f11bf8c86411c429fbd7f84fc6bee80e76
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f54162e07d3eea1e4ff21464cf2a815d79b6510
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a5155aeeae8ead3c6081f7f197608033e4dcfe75
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72230?
CVE-2026-72230 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: batman-adv: frag: free unfragmentable packet The caller of batadv_frag_send_packet() assume that the skb provided to the function ...
How severe is CVE-2026-72230?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-72230. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72230?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.