Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: selinux: check connect-related permissions on TCP Fast Open Similar to Landlock, SELinux was not updated when TCP Fast Open support was introduced to ensure connect-related permissions are checked when using TCP Fast Open. Update its socket_sendmsg() hook to call selinux_socket_connect() when MSG_FASTOPEN is passed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/11406d0d7e11b4e525bb2ace2c70107031d058da
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44c74d27d1b9aaa99fa8a83640c1223575262b80
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/646ebbc5f2ff9147d084e1213143f091026a611c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d028bc080a0dcd6a7f8e1ae1bd32dda696505ba3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e507633bf76bccf1a6af27771fb0d6e2862b7eac
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc633a598206d4f23af782db7c0b5f3a82751d2c
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72243?
CVE-2026-72243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: selinux: check connect-related permissions on TCP Fast Open Similar to Landlock, SELinux was not updated when TCP Fast Open suppor...
How severe is CVE-2026-72243?
CVE-2026-72243 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.