CVE-2026-72162 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.39/7.1.4 ocfs2 ocfs2_sum_rightmost_rec l_next_free_rec/l_recs out-of-bounds

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.39/7.1.4. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is the function ocfs2_sum_rightmost_rec of the component ocfs2. The manipulation of the argument l_next_free_rec/l_recs leads to out-of-bounds read.

This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-72162. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Upgrading the affected component is advised.