CVE-2026-90261
kernel: btrfs: zoned: flush active metadata block group at btree_writepages() start
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 17, 2026
Updated · October 14, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the btrfs zoned filesystem component of the Linux kernel. During metadata-heavy operations, a specific writeback scenario can prevent the system from properly managing active block groups. This issue can lead to a transaction abortion, forcing the filesystem into a read-only state. This effectively results in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected system.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
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-833 · Deadlock