USN-8615-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
It was discovered that a logic flaw existed in the XFRM ESP-in-TCP subsystem in the Linux kernel when handling socket buffer fragments. This flaw is known as Fragnesia. A local attacker could use this to escalate privileges, or possibly escape a container. (CVE-2026-43503) Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel. An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system. This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems: - InfiniBand drivers; - STMicroelectronics network drivers; - NVME drivers; - SCSI subsystem; - USB over IP driver; - Network file system (NFS) server daemon; - SMB network file system; - Tracing infrastructure; - B.A.T.M.A.N. meshing protocol; - Ethernet bridge; - Ceph Core library; - IPv4 networking; - IPv6 networking; - Netfilter; - RxRPC session sockets; - X.25 network layer; (CVE-2026-23272, CVE-2026-23455, CVE-2026-31402, CVE-2026-31418, CVE-2026-31607, CVE-2026-31637, CVE-2026-31649, CVE-2026-31659, CVE-2026-31682, CVE-2026-31685, CVE-2026-43011, CVE-2026-43037, CVE-2026-43038, CVE-2026-43117, CVE-2026-43383, CVE-2026-43407, CVE-2026-43414, CVE-2026-45988, CVE-2026-46043, CVE-2026-46119, CVE-2026-46135, CVE-2026-46243)
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A logic flaw exists in the XFRM ESP-in-TCP subsystem that could allow local privilege escalation or container escape.
- Who is affected
- Local attackers on systems running the affected Linux kernel.
- Urgency
- Remediation is urgent due to the potential for privilege escalation and system compromise.
- Action
- Apply the latest security updates to the Linux kernel.
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Details
Original advisory: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8615-1
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-435030.34% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 26% of all scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-232720.12% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 2% of all scored CVEs.
- Moderate exploitation riskCVE-2026-234551.3% 30-day exploitation probability. Patch within normal cadence, watch for KEV listing. Riskier than 68% of all scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-314020.49% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 39% of all scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-314180.12% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 2% of all scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-316070.31% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 24% of all scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-316370.51% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 41% of all scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-316490.46% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 38% of all scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-316590.40% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 33% of all scored CVEs.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-316820.48% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 39% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
Same CVEs, other sources
How other CERTs, PSIRTs and databases cover the vulnerabilities in this advisory.
- medium[UPDATE] [medium] Linux Kernel: Multiple Vulnerabilitiescert-bund
- medium[UPDATE] [medium] Linux Kernel: Multiple Vulnerabilitiescert-bund
- medium[UPDATE] [medium] Linux Kernel: Multiple Vulnerabilitiescert-bund
- medium[UPDATE] [medium] Linux Kernel: Multiple Vulnerabilitiescert-bund
- unknownMultiples vulnérabilités dans le noyau Linux de Debian LTS (31 juillet 2026)cert-fr-avis
- unknownMultiples vulnérabilités dans le noyau Linux de SUSE (31 juillet 2026)cert-fr-avis
- unknownMultiples vulnérabilités dans le noyau Linux de Red Hat (31 juillet 2026)cert-fr-avis
- high[UPDATE] [high] Linux Kernel: Vulnerability allows gaining administrator rightscert-bund
- high[UPDATE] [high] IBM QRadar SIEM: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund
- unknownUSN-8615-2: Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi) vulnerabilitiesubuntu
- unknownexploitedSiemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFPcisa
- medium[UPDATE] [medium] Linux Kernel: Vulnerability allows privilege escalationcert-bund
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