CVE-2026-72291 — CRITICAL (9.3)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.3

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-72291?

CVE-2026-72291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). 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 pu...

How severe is CVE-2026-72291?

CVE-2026-72291 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72291?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.