CVE-2026-72395 | Linux Kernel up to 7.2-rc1 Hwmon Pmbus regulator_handle_critical Event state issue

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.144/6.12.96/6.18.39/7.1.4/7.2-rc1. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is the function regulator_handle_critical of the component Hwmon Pmbus. Such manipulation of the argument Event leads to state issue.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-72395. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.