# CVE-2026-72410: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  octeontx2-af: Validate NIX maximum LFs correctly...

CVE-2026-72410 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-72410, released August 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-72410
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0018
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 15, 2026

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  octeontx2-af: Validate NIX maximum LFs correctly  NIX maximum number of LFs can be set via devlink command but that can be done before assigning any LFs to a PF/VF. The condition used to check whether any LFs are assigned is incorrect. This patch fixes that condition.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.12.100-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-72410](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-72410.md) | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 7.1.5-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-72410](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-72410.md) | Aug 15, 2026 |

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