CVE-2026-72108

CVE-2026-72108 : The Linux kernel fix addresses a metadata inconsistency in dm thin metadata when a metadata snapshot commit fails. The root cause was that __reserve_metadata_snap() and __release_metadata_snap() modified the superblock’s held_root directly in the block_manager buffer, which could...

Linux Kernel Security Vulnerabilities

The Linux kernel has a security vulnerability that stems from the direct modification of the blockmanager buffer’s superblock heldroot by the reservemetadatasnap and releasemetadatasnap functions. If subsequent metadata submissions fail, it may lead to inconsistent metadata...