CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-80531

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.13%

3th percentile - higher than 3% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel XFS filesystem, the function xrep_tempfile_create can lead to a use-after-free (UAF) if the tempfile creation code fails after setting sc->tempip. The fix addresses this issue.

Risk Assessment

Use-after-free can lead to memory corruption, potentially resulting in a system crash or privilege escalation.

Recommendation

Apply a Linux kernel update containing the fix. Restrict access to repair operations on untrusted filesystems.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: avoid UAF on sc->tempip in xrep_tempfile_create LOLLM noticed a potential UAF if the tempfile creation code fails after it set sc->tempip. Fix that.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS