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

batman-adv: frag: fix primary_if leak on failed linearization

If the skb has a frag_list, it must be linearized before it can be split
using skb_split(). But when this step failed, it must not only free the skb
but also take care of the reference to the already found primary_if.

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Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: batman-adv: frag: fix primary_if leak on failed linearization If the skb has a frag_list, it must be linearized before it can be split using skb_split(). But when this step failed, it must not only free the skb but also take care of the reference to the already found primary_if.
Title batman-adv: frag: fix primary_if leak on failed linearization
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Linux

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-15T05:54:19.775Z

Reserved: 2026-08-09T03:40:39.913Z

Link: CVE-2026-72228

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-15T06:21:49.617

Modified: 2026-08-15T06:21:49.617

Link: CVE-2026-72228

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