CVE-2026-72067

NameCVE-2026-72067
DescriptionIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpu: hotplug: Preserve per instance callback errors cpuhp_invoke_callback() unwinds earlier callbacks for the same hotplug state when one instance fails. The rollback path currently reuses ret, so a successful rollback can hide the original error and make the failed transition look successful. Keep the rollback result separate from the original error.
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Vulnerable and fixed packages

The table below lists information on source packages.

Source PackageReleaseVersionStatus
linux (PTS)bookworm6.1.176-1vulnerable
bookworm (security)6.1.180-1fixed
trixie6.12.94-1vulnerable
trixie (security)6.12.107-1fixed
forky7.1.12-1fixed
sid7.1.13-1fixed

The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
linuxsourcebullseye5.10.262-1
linuxsourcebookworm6.1.180-1
linuxsourcetrixie6.12.100-1
linuxsource(unstable)7.1.5-1

Notes

https://git.kernel.org/linus/673db10729fb121ea1b16fe57791a0cb9eac1eb5 (7.2-rc1)

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