Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: fix a resource leak in xfs_alloc_buftarg() In the error path, call fs_put_dax() to drop the DAX device reference.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.0, < 6.6.140 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28a6c132b8c6e5eeefa889c4fb43d65b12989d48Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/29a7b2614357393b176ef06ba5bc3ff5afc8df69Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5804cb507233ed767a83ac70527b2f6c4566ec75Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c293a1e1ef0f838772d20ae8afae4cbd87cd3f9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/82fb9da6477d08bdab954dc7bc081a41f2f9cae6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed2d6442e61169e565727ba15c4f6a0cb5ce16df
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46005?
CVE-2026-46005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: fix a resource leak in xfs_alloc_buftarg() In the error path, call fs_put_dax() to drop the DAX device reference.
How severe is CVE-2026-46005?
CVE-2026-46005 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-2026-46005?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.