Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix missing NULL pointer check in afs_break_some_callbacks() Fix afs_break_some_callbacks() to check to see if afs_lookup_volume_rcu() returned NULL (e.g. the specified volume is unknown).
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5492799ec5d27be3bd454dcaf046bc7054f637ae
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/794a01110390c1b76f59ece773fb0fbfd89c6f5c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a99a617701186dc68c7b330d35fc2253f48e2ab2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3e59ff22a0de01ed0cf3a3e25558811abc3b70a
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72373?
CVE-2026-72373 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix missing NULL pointer check in afs_break_some_callbacks() Fix afs_break_some_callbacks() to check to see if afs_lookup_vol...
How severe is CVE-2026-72373?
CVE-2026-72373 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-2026-72373?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.