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CVE-2026-72224

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CVE-2026-72224 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvdimm/btt: Free arenas on btt_init() error paths The arenas allocated by discover_arenas() or create_arenas() are not freed on some error paths in btt_init(). This leaks memory when BTT initialization fails. Call free_arenas() from the affected error paths to release the allocations. [ as: commit message and log edits ]. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvdimm/btt: Free arenas on btt_init() error paths The arenas allocated by discover_arenas() or create_arenas() are not freed on some error paths in btt_init(). This leaks memory when BTT initialization fails. Call free_arenas() from the affected error paths to release the allocations. [ as: commit message and log edits ]

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.22%

12.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 5212e11fde4d40fa627668b4f2222d20db488f71, < 9ab5293d9ac3f2c4232220e563d04701f5f44607; >= 5212e11fde4d40fa627668b4f2222d20db488f71, < 68c967e105d50f885e02b0dbdc9211fd5f84bdcd; >= 5212e11fde4d40fa627668b4f2222d20db488f71, < 0b63788093ff6ccfffe6e87de9e08aeeb406599c; >= 5212e11fde4d40fa627668b4f2222d20db488f71, < 5804e6a6912b5a1e47c821777d69191d69a3fe64; >= 5212e11fde4d40fa627668b4f2222d20db488f71, < 52a7e7ece79c4b0f406149e19cd2b4b11a6c19e4; >= 5212e11fde4d40fa627668b4f2222d20db488f71, < f4ca396bdd60b4e0a665b2589bfc4ddbea9bda2b; >= 5212e11fde4d40fa627668b4f2222d20db488f71, < 7e49684d90faa34ff6d5586be658e986d9d475ac; >= 5212e11fde4d40fa627668b4f2222d20db488f71, < 1a6b6442a982d0ca5fb6a1a39b6f6dfd760eda57
LinuxLinux4.2

References

Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72224?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvdimm/btt: Free arenas on btt_init() error paths The arenas allocated by discover_arenas() or create_arenas() are not freed on some error paths in btt_init(). This leaks memory when BTT initialization fails. Call free_arenas() from the affected error paths to release the allocations. [ as: commit message and log edits ]
How severe is CVE-2026-72224?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-72224 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72224?
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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Source: NVD / NIST