CVE-2026-72376: afs: Fix misplaced inc of net->cells_outstanding

Published Aug 15, 2026

Updated

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

afs: Fix misplaced inc of net->cellsoutstanding

Fix net->cellsoutstanding being incremented before the check for failure of idralloccyclic(), leaving the count incremented on error.

Event History

Aug 15, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:56 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:56 AM

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What is the severity of CVE-2026-72376?

CVE-2026-72376 has a risk score of 16 indicating a critical vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2026-72376?

To fix CVE-2026-72376, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72376?

CVE-2026-72376 affects systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel that implement the AFS protocol.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-72376?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-72376 include incorrect handling of cell counts, which can lead to denial of service or instability in affected systems.

When was CVE-2026-72376 published?

CVE-2026-72376 was published on August 15, 2026.

CVE-2026-72376: afs: Fix misplaced inc of net->cells_outstanding

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