Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix lack of locking around modifications of net->cells_dyn_ino Fix the lack of locking around modifications of net->cells_dyn_ino by taking net->cells_lock exclusively. This also requires to cell to be removed from net->cells_dyn_ino in afs_destroy_cell_work() rather than in afs_cell_destroy() as the latter runs in RCU cleanup context and sleeping locks cannot be taken there.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ffb70a8a01988046bb207b7d0af9358a8337378
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d8a2fe8847859f4fa4e9a2fa1221c9c1158e66b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55e841836c6f4646490f7b0347192b7a92d431ba
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e94f92fd56c553a8bf9421c3289e1b85c7c08857
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72372?
CVE-2026-72372 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix lack of locking around modifications of net->cells_dyn_ino Fix the lack of locking around modifications of net->cells_dyn...
How severe is CVE-2026-72372?
CVE-2026-72372 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-2026-72372?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.