CVE-2026-72174 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.96/6.18.39/7.1.4 Hugetlb fs/proc/task_mmu pagemap_scan_pte_hole deadlock

August 15, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.96/6.18.39/7.1.4. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts the function pagemap_scan_pte_hole of the file fs/proc/task_mmu of the component Hugetlb. This manipulation causes deadlock.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-72174. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

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