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CVE-2026-72291

UNKNOWN · CVSS N/A

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

CyberRota Analysis

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A race condition vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's KVM component, specifically in the `try_get_locked_pte()` function, which could be exploited if page table entries are unmapped during certain operations. This could lead to potential memory corruption or instability in virtualized environments. Organizations utilizing Linux-based systems, particularly those leveraging KVM for virtualization, should prioritize applying the relevant patches to mitigate this risk.

CVE
CVE-2026-72291
Severity
UNKNOWN
CVSS
N/A
EPSS
N/A
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: s390: Fix unlikely race in try_get_locked_pte() Fix an unlikely race in try_get_locked_pte(), which could have happened if puds or pmds get unmapped between the p?dp_get() and p?d_offset() functions.