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CVE-2026-72436

Linux kernel

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: ipset: Don-t use test_bit() in lockless RCU readers in hash types Sashiko pointed out that there are a few lockless RCU readers using test_bit() which is a relaxed atomic operation and provides no memory barrier guarantees. Use test_bit_acquire() instead where the operation may run parallel with add/del/gc, i.e. is not one from the next cases - protected by region lock - in a set destroy phase - in a new/temporary set creation phase

CVSS 9.8EPSS 0.712%Risk 1.04
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Published
2026-08-15 06:22:17
Affected versions
unknown
Type
Kernel
Last modified
2026-08-17 06:19:10
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H