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CVE-2026-72100

8.8 · HIGH

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.

Published Aug 15, 2026EPSS 0.60%

Overview

CVE-2026-72100 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/3d1afaa074622859678b1a1e7c1b9c0af74c89b0Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/5a266764fadaff8b5c1fe37a186ebf9b09cb953eRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/aa5113e7155f4ea81d2c0303ab5cb272d4b32627Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/f7989286175f32db8605e767a1a2efc62e894dc8

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-72100?

CVE-2026-72100 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-72100?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-72100?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-72100?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-72100 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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