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Linux Kernel CVE-2026-23145

MEDIUM
Memory Leak (CWE-401)
2026-02-14 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
5.5
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Patch released
Apr 09, 2026 - 20:30 nvd
Patch available
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:03 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 14, 2026 - 16:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ext4: fix iloc.bh leak in ext4_xattr_inode_update_ref

The error branch for ext4_xattr_inode_update_ref forget to release the refcount for iloc.bh. Find this when review code.

AnalysisAI

A resource leak in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem implementation fails to properly release buffer head references in the xattr inode update function, potentially causing memory exhaustion on systems with local access. This medium-severity vulnerability affects Linux kernel versions and could allow local attackers to degrade system availability through repeated resource consumption. …

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RemediationAI

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

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CVE-2026-23145 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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