CVE-2026-72034: fhandle: reject detached mounts in capable_wrt_mount()

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

fhandle: reject detached mounts in capablewrtmount()

The recent fhandle RCU fix moved the mount namespace capability check into capablewrtmount(), so a non-NULL mntnamespace survives the nscapable() dereference. The helper still assumes the later READONCE(mount->mntns) must be non-NULL because maydecodefh() checked ismounted() first.

That assumption is not stable. A detached mount from opentree(..., OPENTREECLONE) can be dissolved on fput while openbyhandleat() is between those checks, and umounttree() can clear mount->mntns. If the helper observes NULL, it dereferences mntns->userns and panics.

Return false when the RCU read observes a detached mount. This keeps the relaxed permission path conservative: a mount no longer attached to a namespace cannot authorize openbyhandleat() access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:21 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72034?

The severity of CVE-2026-72034 is rated at 50.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72034?

To fix CVE-2026-72034, you need to update your Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72034?

CVE-2026-72034 affects systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel that contain the vulnerable fhandle code.

4

What can happen if I don't address CVE-2026-72034?

If CVE-2026-72034 is not addressed, it could potentially allow unauthorized mounting operations due to the mishandling of capabilities.

5

Is CVE-2026-72034 a remote exploit?

CVE-2026-72034 is not classified as a remote exploit, but it may still pose risks to local system integrity.

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