SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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CVE-2026-72100

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.56%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-15 · Last synced 2026-09-14

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A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's dm-integrity module could lead to a deadlock situation when the bio exceeds specified limits, as the system fails to unlock resources after exiting. This issue can impact systems relying on dm-integrity for data integrity checks, potentially causing service disruptions. Administrators of affected Linux environments should prioritize applying the fix to prevent operational issues related to resource locking.

CVE
CVE-2026-72100
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.56%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-integrity: fix a bug if the bio is out of limits If dm_integrity_check_limits fails, the code would exit with DM_MAPIO_KILL. However, the range would be already locked at this point, and it wouldn't be unlocked, resulting in a deadlock. Let's move the limit check up, so that when it exits, no resources are leaked.