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CVE-2026-72102

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.17%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-15 · Last synced 2026-09-14

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A vulnerability in the Linux kernel affects the device mapper component, where a failure during the dm_resume process could lead to improper memory management by attempting to free a table that is still in use. This flaw could result in potential system instability or crashes. Linux system administrators and developers working with the kernel should prioritize addressing this issue to ensure system reliability and security.

CVE
CVE-2026-72102
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.17%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm_early_create: fix freeing used table on dm_resume failure If dm_resume fails, the kernel attempts to free table with dm_table_destroy, but the table was already instantiated with dm_swap_table. This commit skips the call to dm_table_destroy in this case.