CVE-2026-72243

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: selinux: check connect-related permissions on TCP Fast Open Similar to Landlock, SELinux was not updated when TCP Fast Open support was introduced to ensure connect-related permissions are checked when using TCP Fast Open. Update its socket_sendmsg() hook to call selinux_socket_connect() when MSG_FASTOPEN is passed.

  • Published Aug 15, 2026
  • CVSS 8.4 high
  • 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

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CVE-2026-72243 at the National Vulnerability Database