CVE-2026-43393 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix chunk map leak in btrfs_map_block() after btrfs_chunk_map_num_copies() Fix a chunk map leak in btrfs_map_block(): if we return early with -EINVAL, we're not freeing the chunk map that we've just looked up.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Btrfs file system has been addressed, which involved a chunk map leak in the function 'btrfs_map_block()'. The issue arose when the function returned early with an error, as it failed to free the chunk map that had been previously accessed. This vulnerability affects Linux kernel versions 6.12 and later.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been fixed. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available on the official Linux kernel website.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e4aaf5a3212b6a469c2489637c29a8e2a5062a5 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f90c5c2698383984102401b1724b0b67da832ab | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7bdf00ed75c477252578068dba19934cd825f20a | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f15fb3d41543244d1179f423da4a4832a55bc050 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-401 | Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.12, < 6.12.78 >= 6.13, < 6.18.19 >= 6.19, < 6.19.9 7.0 rc1 7.0 rc2 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 26, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |