CVE-2026-72146: Linux kernel · dmaengine: sh: rz-dmac: Move interrupt request after everything is set up
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1123.132~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1 +42
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The fix reorders interrupt requests to occur after full initialization and changes memory allocation methods. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions as provided by their distribution vendors. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's dmaengine subsystem (sh: rz-dmac driver) was resolved by changing the order of interrupt request setup. The issue involved the interrupt handler potentially running before the channel base and related data structures were fully initialized, leading to invalid memory access. This could cause system instability or crashes. The fix involves requesting interrupts only after all setup is complete and using dmam_alloc_coherent() instead of dma_alloc_coherent().
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72146 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/07ae600bd353b22f31a8f1007269744fafc7f123 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a4d9e2234c3f817bb0ddbc8680d09ce9be84f93 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b12de6229d662864ee22c11d4876652b40120f0 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/731712403ddb39d1a76a11abf339a0615bc85de7 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec9f66c91bffdb69d309bae6dfb387562db7ebc8 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72146 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72146 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/731712403ddb39d1a76a11abf339a0615bc85de7 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8876-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8879-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8877-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8889-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8886-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-2 (opens in a new tab)