CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel's dm-verity component could occur if a device lacks a valid table, potentially leading to system crashes or instability. Organizations utilizing Linux-based systems, particularly those relying on dm-verity for integrity verification, should prioritize applying the fix to mitigate the risk of service disruptions.
CVE
CVE-2026-72097
Severity
UNKNOWN
CVSS
N/A
EPSS
0.21%
Linux
Original NVD Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-verity: fix a possible NULL pointer dereference Fix a possible NULL pointer dereference dm_verity_loadpin_is_bdev_trusted if the device has no table.