CVE-2026-72098: dm-verity: fix buffer overflow in FEC calculation

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

dm-verity: fix buffer overflow in FEC calculation

There's a buffer overflow in dm-verity-fec:

if (neras && neras <= v->fec->roots) fio->erasures[(neras)++] = i;

This allows neras to reach roots + 1 (the post-increment pushes it past roots). This value is then passed as noeras to decoders8(). Inside the RS decoder (lib/reedsolomon/decoders.c:113-121), the erasure locator polynomial loop writes lambda[j] where j can reach nroots + 1 — one element past the end of lambda[] (which is sized nroots + 1, valid indices 0..nroots). The out-of-bounds write lands on syn[0], corrupting the syndrome buffer.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72098?

The severity of CVE-2026-72098 is rated at 47, indicating a significant risk associated with this vulnerability.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72098?

CVE-2026-72098 affects the Linux kernel, specifically in the dm-verity component.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-72098?

To fix CVE-2026-72098, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72098?

CVE-2026-72098 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

What exploit can result from CVE-2026-72098?

CVE-2026-72098 can lead to a buffer overflow that may result in arbitrary code execution or system crashes.

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