CVE-2024-26726
kernel: btrfs: don't drop extent_map for free space inode on write error
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 3, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's btrfs file system, where the extent_map for a free space inode might be dropped incorrectly during a write error. This issue could compromise file system integrity by causing inconsistencies.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not vulnerable to this CVE, as it does not affect the versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in its distributions.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-99 · Improper Control of Resource Identifiers ('Resource Injection')