Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: detach failed sprout device from transaction update list When creating the first metadata chunk for a sprout filesystem, create_chunk() adds the new device to the transaction dev_update_list through device->post_commit_list. If the subsequent system chunk creation fails, btrfs_init_new_device() aborts the transaction and releases the device while post_commit_list is still linked. This triggers a warning in btrfs_free_device() and leaves the transaction list referencing freed memory. Detach the device while holding chunk_mutex before releasing it.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ea6814bc0ff7cff443241bd34db9f0f828f3190
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a57fb1d5ce8f316b81bbb60e6df245ebc816ffc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/63bfa52eb3289517aa82cb90e1189385873aae21
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7fe9dfbca43464baa8f050447a4837587b18adec
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86eff3052054e8f3b059b2d5845b6dcca021f20c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b001df2b37ca022f710f3254fbb0bcd6d9e1bed
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c93b3c43df561cd9f592cee20ae058b563f9e5b6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e9e7e37afa85db770e6084360b21a21a8b3a583f
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-98091?
CVE-2026-98091 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: detach failed sprout device from transaction update list When creating the first metadata chunk for a sprout filesystem, cr...
How severe is CVE-2026-98091?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2026-98091?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.