Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix the volume AFS_VOLUME_RM_TREE is set on Fix afs_insert_volume_into_cell() to set AFS_VOLUME_RM_TREE on the volume replaced, not the new volume, as it's now removed from the cell's volume tree. This will cause the old volume to be removed from the tree twice and the new volume never to be removed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/158c5a0b1dfc0e6a419efe18404047a4d2dff59e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1607075220cf57161d9116512994c159eacefc0d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/56b4e4b26f84411d880f968a539207b0a8889c8c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6fa9a8a73e16aa22fce6e41cc00d59c767f0a540
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c421bc6b957e56e45e12dbaeaf70a60db20d6465
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d0c8ad418b47891a03426c5e02ebb0537f8d68f8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d154c20837f379343f192d4b8d9dd4ef145562e6
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72371?
CVE-2026-72371 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix the volume AFS_VOLUME_RM_TREE is set on Fix afs_insert_volume_into_cell() to set AFS_VOLUME_RM_TREE on the volume replace...
How severe is CVE-2026-72371?
CVE-2026-72371 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72371?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.