CVE-2026-72405: net: udp_tunnel: prevent double queueing in udp_tunnel_nic_device_sync
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: udptunnel: prevent double queueing in udptunnelnicdevicesync
Yue Sun reported a use-after-free and debugobjects warning in udptunnelnicdevicesyncwork() during concurrent device operations.
The workqueue core clears the internal pending bit before invoking the worker. At that point, a concurrent thread can queue the work again. When the already running worker eventually clears the workpending flag to 0, it mistakenly clears the flag for the newly queued instance. udptunnelnicunregister() then observes workpending as 0 and frees the structure while the second work item is still active in the queue, leading to UAF.
Fix this by returning early in udptunnelnicdevicesync() if workpending is already set, preventing redundant work queueing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-72405?
CVE-2026-72405 has a risk severity score of 44.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72405?
CVE-2026-72405 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72405?
To mitigate CVE-2026-72405, it is recommended to update to the patched version of the Linux kernel provided by The Linux Kernel Organization.
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72405?
CVE-2026-72405 affects devices utilizing the Linux kernel that implement UDP tunneling.
Who reported CVE-2026-72405?
CVE-2026-72405 was reported by Yue Sun.