CVE-2026-72040 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.147/6.12.100/6.18.39/7.1.4 ipmi i_ipmi_request supplied_recv reference count

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.147/6.12.100/6.18.39/7.1.4 and classified as critical. Impacted is the function i_ipmi_request of the component ipmi. The manipulation of the argument supplied_recv results in improper update of reference count.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-72040. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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