CVE-2026-72097: dm-verity: fix a possible NULL pointer dereference
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
dm-verity: fix a possible NULL pointer dereference
Fix a possible NULL pointer dereference dmverityloadpinisbdevtrusted if the device has no table.
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-2026-72097?
CVE-2026-72097 has a risk rating of 15, indicating a critical severity level.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-72097?
To fix CVE-2026-72097, update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
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What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72097?
CVE-2026-72097 affects systems running the vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel with dm-verity functionality.
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What is the nature of CVE-2026-72097?
CVE-2026-72097 is a vulnerability related to a potential NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's dm-verity module.
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When was CVE-2026-72097 published?
CVE-2026-72097 was published on August 15, 2026.