CVE-2026-72102

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's device mapper (DM) subsystem. During certain resume operations, the kernel might attempt to free a memory table that has already been released. This error, known as a double-free vulnerability, can lead to memory corruption. A successful exploit could result in a system crash, causing a denial of service.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.