AUGUST 15, 2026
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CVE-2026-72376

UNKNOWN · CVSS N/A

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

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The vulnerability in the Linux kernel affects the AFS (Andrew File System) component, where the `net->cells_outstanding` counter is incorrectly incremented before verifying the success of the `idr_alloc_cyclic()` function. This flaw could lead to inaccurate tracking of outstanding cells, potentially causing resource management issues. Linux system administrators and developers utilizing AFS should prioritize this fix to ensure system stability and prevent potential resource exhaustion.

CVE
CVE-2026-72376
Severity
UNKNOWN
CVSS
N/A
EPSS
N/A
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix misplaced inc of net->cells_outstanding Fix net->cells_outstanding being incremented before the check for failure of idr_alloc_cyclic(), leaving the count incremented on error.