CVE-2026-72117: can: bcm: fix data race on rx_stamp/rx_ifindex in bcm_rx_handler()

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

can: bcm: fix data race on rxstamp/rxifindex in bcmrxhandler()

For an rx op subscribed on all interfaces (ifindex == 0), the same op is registered once in the shared per-netns wildcard filter list, so bcmrxhandler() can run concurrently on different CPUs for frames arriving on different net devices.

op->rxstamp and op->rxifindex were written before bcmrxupdatelock was taken, allowing concurrent writers to race each other - including a torn store of the 64-bit rxstamp on 32-bit platforms.

Beyond a torn store bcmsendtouser() must report the timestamp/ifindex of the very same frame whose content it is delivering. So the assignment is placed in the same unbroken bcmrxupdatelock section as the content comparison.

As a side effect, the RTR-request frame feature (which never reach bcmsendtouser()) no longer updates rxstamp/rxifindex, since only the notification path needs them.

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:21 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72117?

CVE-2026-72117 has a severity rating of 9, indicating a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72117?

To fix CVE-2026-72117, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72117?

CVE-2026-72117 is a data race condition vulnerability in the bcm_rx_handler() of the Linux kernel.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2026-72117?

The data race in CVE-2026-72117 could result in unpredictable behavior, including potential denial of service.

5

Is CVE-2026-72117 affecting all Linux kernel versions?

CVE-2026-72117 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those using the bcm_rx_handler function.

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