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CVE-2026-72101

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Published 2026-08-15 · Last modified 2026-08-17

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-integrity: fix leaking uninitialized kernel memory If hash size is less than device's tuple size, dm-integrity is supposed to zero the remaining space. There was a bug in the code that zeroing didn't work. This commit fixes it.

NO EXPLOITATION SIGNALS

No known exploitation, public exploit, or elevated probability at this time. Track for changes.

Exploitation likelihood

0.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 10th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

—CVSS · not scored

  • No impact metrics

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Affected

Vendors Linux

Products Linux

Weakness (CWE)

Not classified.

CVSS vector

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References

Technical & other

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS