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
Last Modified:Aug 22, 2026
EPS:Aug 15, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00161
CVSS Score:8.4
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