Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix writeback error handling Fix the error handling in writeback_iter() loop. If an error occurs, writeback_iter() needs to be called again with *error set to the error so that it can clean up iteration state. Further, the current folio needs unlocking and redirtying.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bb33d959aabcde07d724b5eb9992462e91fa79a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/89df9c158a25d0a7c6ca079a9bd9ca7009d75c7b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac5f95ac5d6d0f4c567b8b642825705a2bf0d79e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb39ffd3cc5422887fd118668ff45ebfdbc83302
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72364?
CVE-2026-72364 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix writeback error handling Fix the error handling in writeback_iter() loop. If an error occurs, writeback_iter() needs t...
How severe is CVE-2026-72364?
CVE-2026-72364 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72364?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.