CVE-2026-45984
kernel: gfs2: Fix use-after-free in iomap inline data write path
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 27, 2026
Updated · October 7, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's GFS2 filesystem. This memory corruption vulnerability, a use-after-free, occurs in the iomap inline data write path. The issue arises because a data buffer is released prematurely while still being referenced, leading to a write to freed memory. This could allow a local attacker to cause system instability or a denial of service (DoS).
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-826 · Premature Release of Resource During Expected Lifetime