CVE-2026-72035
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Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-72035, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-15

Last updated on: 2026-08-15

Assigner: kernel.org

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/sched: sch_taprio: Replace direct dequeue call with peek and qdisc_dequeue_peeked When taprio's software path peeks a non-work-conserving child qdisc, the child stashes the peeked skb in its gso_skb; taprio_dequeue_from_txq() then takes the packet with a direct child ->dequeue() call, which ignores that stash, orphans the peeked skb and desyncs the child's qlen/backlog. With a qfq child this re-enters the child on an emptied list and dereferences NULL, panicking the kernel from softirq on ordinary egress. Take the packet through qdisc_dequeue_peeked(), as sch_red and sch_sfb now do. The helper returns the child's stashed skb first and is a no-op when there is none, so a work-conserving child is unaffected and the gated path now consumes the skb whose length was charged to the budget.

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Published
2026-08-15
Last Modified
2026-08-15
Generated
2026-08-15
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2026-08-15
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Executive Summary

This is a Linux kernel vulnerability in the taprio network scheduler. It involves a bug where the scheduler incorrectly handles packet dequeuing from child qdiscs, leading to a NULL pointer dereference and kernel panic during normal network traffic processing.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the Linux kernel's sch_taprio qdisc implementation and may not have direct detection commands. Monitor kernel logs for crashes or panics related to qdisc operations, especially after heavy network traffic. Check for kernel oops messages or crashes in /var/log/kern.log or dmesg output.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause system crashes (kernel panics) during network operations, potentially leading to denial of service. Systems using taprio with non-work-conserving child qdiscs like qfq are particularly affected.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Linux kernel updates to patch this issue. If immediate patching is not possible, avoid using the sch_taprio qdisc with non-work-conserving child qdiscs like qfq. Monitor system stability and network performance for signs of the described issue.

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