Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Revert "f2fs: block cache/dio write during f2fs_enable_checkpoint()" This reverts commit 196c81fdd438f7ac429d5639090a9816abb9760a. Original patch may cause below deadlock, revert it. write remount - write_begin - lock_page --- lock A - prepare_write_begin - f2fs_map_lock - f2fs_enable_checkpoint - down_write(cp_enable_rwsem) --- lock B - sync_inode_sb - writepages - lock_page --- lock A - down_read(cp_enable_rwsem) --- lock A
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.19, < 6.19.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3996b70209f145bfcf2afc7d05dd92c27b233b48Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b6382273801bc7c778545dd8004c9a9d750b4f62Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23232?
CVE-2026-23232 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Revert "f2fs: block cache/dio write during f2fs_enable_checkpoint()" This reverts commit 196c81fdd438f7ac429d5639090a9816abb9760a....
How severe is CVE-2026-23232?
CVE-2026-23232 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-2026-23232?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.