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CVE-2026-72371

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2026-72371 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix the volume AFS_VOLUME_RM_TREE is set on Fix afs_insert_volume_into_cell() to set AFS_VOLUME_RM_TREE on the volume replaced, not the new volume, as it's now removed from the cell's volume tree. This will cause the old volume to be removed from the tree twice and the new volume never to be removed.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix the volume AFS_VOLUME_RM_TREE is set on Fix afs_insert_volume_into_cell() to set AFS_VOLUME_RM_TREE on the volume replaced, not the new volume, as it's now removed from the cell's volume tree. This will cause the old volume to be removed from the tree twice and the new volume never to be removed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.21%

12.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 98fb5eaade749e9d366fdd1f622d560ad68bdedd, < 6fa9a8a73e16aa22fce6e41cc00d59c767f0a540; >= 9b4c95a63e2dfe5ea73d92fb82ec34c3efa76284, < c421bc6b957e56e45e12dbaeaf70a60db20d6465; >= c3215484ca1f64b6b8af03847856499e5364e65a, < 1607075220cf57161d9116512994c159eacefc0d; >= 9a6b294ab496650e9f270123730df37030911b55, < d154c20837f379343f192d4b8d9dd4ef145562e6; >= 9a6b294ab496650e9f270123730df37030911b55, < 158c5a0b1dfc0e6a419efe18404047a4d2dff59e; >= 9a6b294ab496650e9f270123730df37030911b55, < d0c8ad418b47891a03426c5e02ebb0537f8d68f8; >= 9a6b294ab496650e9f270123730df37030911b55, < 56b4e4b26f84411d880f968a539207b0a8889c8c; >= 5.15.146, < 5.15.212; >= 6.1.70, < 6.1.178; >= 6.6.9, < 6.6.145
LinuxLinux6.7

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72371?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix the volume AFS_VOLUME_RM_TREE is set on Fix afs_insert_volume_into_cell() to set AFS_VOLUME_RM_TREE on the volume replaced, not the new volume, as it's now removed from the cell's volume tree. This will cause the old volume to be removed from the tree twice and the new volume never to be removed.
How severe is CVE-2026-72371?
CVE-2026-72371 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72371?
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