CVE-2026-72067

CVE Details

Release Date:2026-08-15
Impact:Moderate What is this?

Description


In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpu: hotplug: Preserve per instance callback errors cpuhp_invoke_callback() unwinds earlier callbacks for the same hotplug state when one instance fails. The rollback path currently reuses ret, so a successful rollback can hide the original error and make the failed transition look successful. Keep the rollback result separate from the original error.

See more information about CVE-2026-72067 from MITRE CVE dictionary and NIST NVD


NOTE: The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.


CVSS v3 metrics

Base Score: 5.5
Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Version: 3.1
Attack Vector: Local
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality Impact: None
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: High

Errata information


PlatformErrataRelease Date
Oracle Linux version 10 (kernel-uek) ELSA-2026-5002482026-09-04
Oracle Linux version 8 (kernel-uek) ELSA-2026-5002492026-09-04
Oracle Linux version 9 (kernel-uek) ELSA-2026-5002482026-09-04
Oracle Linux version 9 (kernel-uek) ELSA-2026-5002492026-09-04


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