CVE-2026-72436 | Linux Kernel up to 7.1.4 ipset test_bit race condition

August 15, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.177/6.6.144/6.12.96/6.18.39/7.1.4. It has been declared as very critical. Impacted is the function test_bit of the component ipset. Such manipulation leads to race condition.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-72436. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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