CVE-2026-72233 | CyberRota

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel's batman-adv module, specifically in the handling of gateway addresses during buffer reallocation. This flaw can lead to a use-after-free condition, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Organizations utilizing the Linux kernel with batman-adv should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate associated risks.

CVE

CVE-2026-72233

Severity

UNKNOWN

CVSS

N/A

EPSS

N/A

Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: batman-adv: bla: reacquire gw address after skb realloc The pskb_may_pull() called by batadv_bla_is_backbone_gw() could reallocate the buffer behind the skb. Variables which were pointing to the old buffer need to be reassigned to avoid an use-after-free.