Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ceph: fix a buffer leak in __ceph_setxattr() The old_blob in __ceph_setxattr() can store ci->i_xattrs.prealloc_blob value during the retry. However, it is never called the ceph_buffer_put() for the old_blob object. This patch fixes the issue of the buffer leak.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.4.192, < 4.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fa13ceefbc5f36131110342743994cb3de80637Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4bfdcefdaa6092a06cacd59389c7756b36e6de8cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/521e5aba857fd267624892c8dd6295f22ce0267ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d3cc36b4e77a27ce7b686b7c59c7072bcb3fa8ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d3e8d2d648d5f0df29b4710246680f47695fe94Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc7abce4460e490dcb579eec770f175b150b685fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d0cb994605c84a159c1d00d72cdc8583c321ef95Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ecf94823c5c6a20790bb76ed2816822b0beb0c22Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-52962?
CVE-2026-52962 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ceph: fix a buffer leak in __ceph_setxattr() The old_blob in __ceph_setxattr() can store ci->i_xattrs.prealloc_blob value during t...
How severe is CVE-2026-52962?
CVE-2026-52962 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-52962?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.