CVE-2026-72122: can: bcm: fix lockless bound/ifindex race and silent RX_SETUP failure
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
can: bcm: fix lockless bound/ifindex race and silent RXSETUP failure
bcmsendmsg() reads bo->ifindex and checks bo->bound before taking locksock(), while bcmnotify(), bcmconnect() and bcmrelease() all mutate both fields under that same lock. Because the lockless reads and the locked writes are unordered with respect to each other, a racing bcmnotify() (device unregister) or bcmconnect() (concurrent bind on another thread sharing the socket) can make bcmsendmsg() observe an inconsistent combination, e.g. a stale bound=1 together with the now-cleared ifindex=0, silently turning a socket bound to a specific CAN interface into one that also matches "any" interface.
Keep the lockless bo->bound check purely as a fast-path reject, and move the ifindex read (and a bo->bound re-check) into the locked section, where every writer already serializes. This removes the possibility of observing the two fields torn against each other, rather than trying to fix it with more READONCE()/WRITEONCE() pairs on two independently updated fields. Annotate the now-purely-lockless bo->bound accesses consistently across all its write sites.
Also fix bcmrxsetup() silently returning success when the target device disappears concurrently instead of reporting -ENODEV, so a broken RX op is no longer left registered as if it had succeeded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-72122?
CVE-2026-72122 is rated with a risk level of 27.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72122?
To fix CVE-2026-72122, ensure that your Linux kernel is updated to a version that contains the patch for this vulnerability.
What system versions are affected by CVE-2026-72122?
CVE-2026-72122 affects certain versions of the Linux kernel that are vulnerable to the lockless bound/ifindex race.
What are the consequences of CVE-2026-72122 if left unaddressed?
If left unaddressed, CVE-2026-72122 could lead to silent RX_SETUP failures and potential network instability.
What components of the Linux kernel does CVE-2026-72122 involve?
CVE-2026-72122 involves the CAN BCM module, specifically the bcm_sendmsg, bcm_notify, bcm_connect, and bcm_release functions.