CVE-2026-72427 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.144/6.12.96/6.18.39/7.1.4 BPF replace_effective_prog/purge_effective_progs use after free

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.144/6.12.96/6.18.39/7.1.4 and classified as very critical. The impacted element is the function replace_effective_prog/purge_effective_progs of the component BPF. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-72427. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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