CVE-2026-72096: dm-verity: make error counter atomic
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
dm-verity: make error counter atomic
The error counter "v->corruptederrs" was not atomic, thus it could be subject to race conditions. The call to dmauditlogtarget("max-corrupted-errors") may be skipped due to the races.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel
Event History
Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:21 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-72096?
CVE-2026-72096 has a risk severity score of 15.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-72096?
To fix CVE-2026-72096, update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version that addresses this race condition.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72096?
CVE-2026-72096 is classified as a race condition vulnerability.
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What is affected by CVE-2026-72096?
CVE-2026-72096 affects the dm-verity component of the Linux kernel.
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What potential impact does CVE-2026-72096 have?
CVE-2026-72096 may lead to inconsistencies in error logging due to race conditions.