Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: fix iloc.bh leak in ext4_xattr_inode_update_ref The error branch for ext4_xattr_inode_update_ref forget to release the refcount for iloc.bh. Find this when review code.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.4.301, < 5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/06e26287f2e349a28ad363941ffd9076bfed8b2ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b06cde92f2f960f4ebe3c988c69f2711f2a24dcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b00c16e42428a1ecd3a5eb9cc37f8ad9bd47626Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6241cd1d0acc2363016ac55b8773ba1332dd59d7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7c9f059c3d531a12d7ad96cd34a44b8af7c00d5fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e8542c539927ae3898a4d02941f84e252e2dea1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d250bdf531d9cd4096fedbb9f172bb2ca660c868Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23145?
CVE-2026-23145 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: fix iloc.bh leak in ext4_xattr_inode_update_ref The error branch for ext4_xattr_inode_update_ref forget to release the refco...
How severe is CVE-2026-23145?
CVE-2026-23145 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23145?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.