CVE-2026-72420 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.96/6.18.39/7.1.4 md/raid5 raid5.c break_stripe_batch_list/raid5_make_request flags race condition

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.96/6.18.39/7.1.4. Affected by this issue is the function break_stripe_batch_list/raid5_make_request of the file raid5.c of the component md/raid5. Executing a manipulation of the argument flags can lead to race condition.

This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-72420. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

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