CVE-2026-72129: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvmet-rdma: handle inline data with a non

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLIST

CVE-2026-72129 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvmet-rdma: handle inline data with a nonzero offset nvmet_rdma_use_inline_sg() maps the host-controlled inline data offset into the per-command inline scatterlist. The bounds check admits any offset with off + len <= inline_data_size, but the mapping still assumes the data begins in the first inline page: sg->offset = off; sg->length = min_t(int, len, PAGE_SIZE - off); Wh

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2026-08-15
Last modified	2026-10-16

Publisher (CNA): kernel.org

Last updated 2026-10-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-08-15 06:21 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-16 19:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora ELN · openbao · FIXED · 2.6.5-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-77adf886ae · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-77adf886ae

Fedora 46 · sugar-turtleart · FIXED · 220-16.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-b79483c788 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-b79483c788

Debian 12 · linux · FIXED · 6.1.180-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade linux dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' linux)" ge "6.1.180-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Debian 13 · linux · FIXED · 6.12.100-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade linux dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' linux)" ge "6.12.100-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

RHEL 10 · kernel · FIXED · kernel-6.12.0-211.53.1.el10_2

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:65334 rpm -q kernel

RHEL 8 · kernel-rt · FIXED · kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.160.1.rt7.501.el8_10

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:64770 rpm -q kernel-rt

RHEL 8 · kernel · FIXED · kernel-4.18.0-553.160.1.el8_10

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:66000 rpm -q kernel

RHEL 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support · kernel · FIXED · kernel-4.18.0-305.213.1.el8_4

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:79778 rpm -q kernel

RHEL 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On · kernel · FIXED · kernel-4.18.0-305.213.1.el8_4

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:79778 rpm -q kernel

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-72129?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-72129 being exploited?

CVE-2026-72129 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-72129 affect?

CVE-2026-72129 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvmet-rdma: handle inline data with a nonzero offset nvmet_rdma_use_inline_sg() maps the host-controlled inline data offset into the per-command inline scatterlist. The

How urgent is CVE-2026-72129?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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