CVE-2026-72101: dm-integrity: fix leaking uninitialized kernel memory
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
dm-integrity: fix leaking uninitialized kernel memory
If hash size is less than device's tuple size, dm-integrity is supposed to zero the remaining space. There was a bug in the code that zeroing didn't work. This commit fixes it.
Affected Software
1 affected component
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-2026-72101?
The severity of CVE-2026-72101 is categorized as a risk level of 37.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-72101?
To fix CVE-2026-72101, you should apply the latest patch provided for the Linux kernel.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72101?
CVE-2026-72101 affects systems running the Linux kernel version susceptible to the dm-integrity functionality.
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What does CVE-2026-72101 exploit?
CVE-2026-72101 exploits a bug in the dm-integrity code where uninitialized kernel memory can leak.
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When was CVE-2026-72101 published?
CVE-2026-72101 was published on August 15, 2026.