CVE-2026-46045
kernel: md/md-llbitmap: skip reading rdevs that are not in_sync
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 27, 2026
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel, specifically within the multiple device (MD) driver's bitmap handling. This vulnerability allows the system to read outdated or incomplete data from storage devices that are not fully synchronized. This can lead to errors in tracking changes to data, which may result in data corruption during system recovery or regular operations.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-821 · Incorrect Synchronization