CVE-2026-72407: geneve: validate inner network offset in geneve_gro_complete()

Published Aug 15, 2026
·
Updated

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

geneve: validate inner network offset in genevegrocomplete()

Even with both paths gated on gs->grohint, genevegrocomplete() re-derives the inner dispatch type and length from the packet and the current gs->grohint, independently of genevegroreceive(). The two can disagree if gs->grohint flips under a concurrent genevequiesce()/ geneveunquiesce() (skuserdata is NULL across a synchronizenet()), or if the re-read option bytes differ from the ones receive parsed.

genevegroreceive() already records the inner network header position in NAPIGROCB()->innernetworkoffset. Have genevegrocomplete() compute the offset it is about to dispatch at, adding ETHHLEN in the ETHPTEB case where ethgrocomplete() steps over the inner MAC header, and bail out if it lands past innernetworkoffset.

Use a lower bound rather than exact equality: between ghlen and the inner L3 header, genevegroreceive() may also have pulled an inner VLAN tag (vlangroreceive() advances the recorded offset past it), which only moves innernetworkoffset further out. A valid frame therefore always satisfies innernh <= innernetworkoffset, while a ghlen inflated by a hint groreceive() did not honour dispatches past the validated inner header, i.e. the out-of-bounds completion. Only the latter is rejected.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:56 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72407?

CVE-2026-72407 has a risk rating of 44, indicating a notable level of vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72407?

You can mitigate CVE-2026-72407 by upgrading to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72407?

CVE-2026-72407 affects the Linux kernel, specifically in the handling of Geneve packets.

4

Is CVE-2026-72407 being actively exploited?

As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2026-72407 is actively being exploited in the wild.

5

What are the symptoms of CVE-2026-72407 exploitation?

Symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2026-72407 may include abnormal network behavior or crashes in systems utilizing the affected kernel feature.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203