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CVE-2026-72365
netfs: Fix writethrough to use collection offload
Overview
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix writethrough to use collection offload Fix writethrough write to set NETFS_RREQ_OFFLOAD_COLLECTION on the request so that collection is processed asynchronously rather than only right at the end - and also so that asynchronous O_SYNC writes get collected at all.

Details
INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 15, 2026, 6:22 a.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 17, 2026, 6:18 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Impact
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-72365 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Update the Linux kernel to the latest version for security fixes.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
  • Apply the resolved patch for netfs writethrough.
  • Recompile and install the updated kernel.
  • Reboot the system to apply changes.
References
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-72365.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0348e3fa0dfbf152af687e86ce079742b1860da9
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7838131e296dfbb639ea278901a53c018322c11e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba6a9f6533c77c628eef0c0c5c19cd316e2be1b4
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  • CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Aug. 17, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '288ace2f57c9d06dd2e42bd80d03747d879a4068', 'lessThan': '7838131e296dfbb639ea278901a53c018322c11e', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '288ace2f57c9d06dd2e42bd80d03747d879a4068', 'lessThan': '0348e3fa0dfbf152af687e86ce079742b1860da9', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '288ace2f57c9d06dd2e42bd80d03747d879a4068', 'lessThan': 'ba6a9f6533c77c628eef0c0c5c19cd316e2be1b4', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['fs/netfs/write_issue.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.10'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.10', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.18.40', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.18.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.5', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.2-rc2', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['fs/netfs/write_issue.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '288ace2f57c9d06dd2e42bd80d03747d879a4068', 'lessThan': '7838131e296dfbb639ea278901a53c018322c11e', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '288ace2f57c9d06dd2e42bd80d03747d879a4068', 'lessThan': '0348e3fa0dfbf152af687e86ce079742b1860da9', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '288ace2f57c9d06dd2e42bd80d03747d879a4068', 'lessThan': 'ba6a9f6533c77c628eef0c0c5c19cd316e2be1b4', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['fs/netfs/write_issue.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.10'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.10', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.18.40', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.18.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.5', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.2', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['fs/netfs/write_issue.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}]
  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Aug. 15, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '288ace2f57c9d06dd2e42bd80d03747d879a4068', 'lessThan': '7838131e296dfbb639ea278901a53c018322c11e', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '288ace2f57c9d06dd2e42bd80d03747d879a4068', 'lessThan': '0348e3fa0dfbf152af687e86ce079742b1860da9', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '288ace2f57c9d06dd2e42bd80d03747d879a4068', 'lessThan': 'ba6a9f6533c77c628eef0c0c5c19cd316e2be1b4', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['fs/netfs/write_issue.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.10'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.10', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.18.40', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.18.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.5', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.2-rc2', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['fs/netfs/write_issue.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}]
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix writethrough to use collection offload Fix writethrough write to set NETFS_RREQ_OFFLOAD_COLLECTION on the request so that collection is processed asynchronously rather than only right at the end - and also so that asynchronous O_SYNC writes get collected at all.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0348e3fa0dfbf152af687e86ce079742b1860da9
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7838131e296dfbb639ea278901a53c018322c11e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba6a9f6533c77c628eef0c0c5c19cd316e2be1b4
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