CVE-2026-72291

Linux kernel vulnerability

9.3 CRITICALEPSS 0.18%

Published15 Aug 2026

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: s390: Fix unlikely race in try_get_locked_pte() Fix an unlikely race in try_get_locked_pte(), which could have happened if puds or pmds get unmapped between the p?dp_get() and p?d_offset() functions.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-72291 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-72291 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.18%.

How severe is CVE-2026-72291?

CVE-2026-72291 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.3, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-72291?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.