Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix missing credit release on failure in cifs_issue_read() Fix missing release of credits in the failure path in cifs_issue_read() lest retrying the subreq just overwrites the credits value.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a303f985c6bec8787c2ad4a16b39c14c5bcd765
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86652704a7fd41a5a8459027e08640bbd1952826
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b9ee1f0347bf56d019ca28ddff090234bb45b05c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c16b8c4cfb4fe2244cc33e469a93c1ab8684146b
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72356?
CVE-2026-72356 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix missing credit release on failure in cifs_issue_read() Fix missing release of credits in the failure path in cifs_issue_...
How severe is CVE-2026-72356?
CVE-2026-72356 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72356?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.