CVE-2026-72184
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: fix hole runlist memory leak in insert range error path ntfs_non_resident_attr_insert_range() allocates hole_rl before mapping the whole runlist. If ntfs_attr_map_whole_runlist() fails, the error path drops ni->runlist.lock and returns without freeing hole_rl. This leaks memory of sizeof(*hole_rl) * 2 bytes. Fix this memory leak by freeing hole_rl before returning from that error path, matching the later error paths in the same function.
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
7.1
and later are affected. Fixed in
7.1.5,
7.2-rc3
and their respective stable series.
References
2 totalFrequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2026-72184?
CVE-2026-72184 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 7.1 onward and has been patched in 7.1.5 and 7.2-rc3. CVE-2026-72184 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-72184?
Yes. CVE-2026-72184 has been patched. Fixed versions include 7.1.5 and 7.2-rc3. If you are running Linux kernel 7.1 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2026-72184 actively exploited?
No. CVE-2026-72184 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.