CVE-2026-72155
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's mtd: spi-nor: swp component. When a user attempts to unlock specific blocks on a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) NOR flash device, particularly those at the beginning of the device, the operation may fail. This occurs due to an incorrect calculation of the lock_len parameter, which prevents the intended blocks from being unlocked. The consequence is that the user's request to unlock certain flash memory regions is not properly executed, potentially leading to unexpected device behavior or operational limitations.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 5.5 | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Local | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | N/A |
| Privileges Required | Low | N/A | N/A |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | N/A |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | N/A |
| Confidentiality | None | N/A | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | N/A |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality,Integrity
Technical Impact: Read Memory; Modify Memory; Varies by Context
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