CVE-2026-72494
Linux kernel vulnerability
- Published15 Aug 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/irdma: Replace waitqueue and flag with completion The driver previously used a waitqueue along with an explicit request_done flag, but without proper barriers around request_done. An earlier patch by Gui-Dong Han <[email protected]> attempted to fix this by adding the missing memory barriers. Rather than adding the barriers, this patch replaces the waitqueue+flag with a completion, which is designed for this exact purpose.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-72494 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-72494 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.65%.
How severe is CVE-2026-72494?
CVE-2026-72494 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72494?
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.