CVE-2026-64072
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2026-64072 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme: fix bio leak on mapping failure The local bio is always NULL, so we'd leak the bio if the integrity mapping failed. Just get it directly from the request.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme: fix bio leak on mapping failure The local bio is always NULL, so we'd leak the bio if the integrity mapping failed. Just get it directly from the request.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.18, < 6.18.34 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.19, < 7.0.11 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 7.1 | Rc1 |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-64072?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
nvme: fix bio leak on mapping failure
The local bio is always NULL, so we'd leak the bio if the integrity
mapping failed. Just get it directly from the request.
How severe is CVE-2026-64072?
CVE-2026-64072 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-64072?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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