CVE-2026-72179 | Linux Kernel up to 7.1.4 cacheinfo of_node_put memory leak

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.177/6.6.144/6.12.96/6.18.39/7.1.4. Affected is the function of_node_put of the component cacheinfo. Performing a manipulation results in memory leak.

This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-72179. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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