A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.144/6.12.96/6.18.39/7.1.4/7.2-rc1. This vulnerability affects the function vfs_tmpfile. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper access controls.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-72379. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Upgrading the affected component is recommended.