CVE-2026-72102: dm_early_create: fix freeing used table on dm_resume failure
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
dmearlycreate: fix freeing used table on dmresume failure
If dmresume fails, the kernel attempts to free table with dmtabledestroy, but the table was already instantiated with dmswaptable. This commit skips the call to dmtabledestroy in this case.
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-2026-72102?
The severity of CVE-2026-72102 is rated as risk level 34.
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What does CVE-2026-72102 affect?
CVE-2026-72102 affects the Linux kernel, specifically related to the dm_early_create functionality.
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What is the impact of CVE-2026-72102?
The impact of CVE-2026-72102 involves potential stability issues upon failing to resume a device mapper table.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-72102?
Fixing CVE-2026-72102 involves applying the relevant patch provided in the Linux kernel update.
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When was CVE-2026-72102 published?
CVE-2026-72102 was published on August 15, 2026.