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Linux CVE-2026-97534

EUVD-2026-86842

2026-09-25 Linux

GHSA-9m8h-hg7g-4xp7

Denial Of Service Linux

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Monitor Track and reassess. Why: No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS).

Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisCVE.org

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

f2fs: accurately adjust free_sections during free_segment_range

In free_segment_range(), MAIN_SECS(sbi) is temporarily reduced by secs to restrict block allocation to the safe remaining main area while valid blocks in the truncated range are evacuated by GC.

However, FREE_I(sbi)->free_sections tracks the total number of free sections across the whole filesystem. If any sections within the truncated range were already free upon entering free_segment_range(), failing to deduct them from free_sections causes the filesystem to overestimate available free sections in the active, reduced main area. This leads to inconsistent free section accounting during GC data migration and can trigger unexpected allocation failures or assertion errors when space is tight.

Fix this by calculating the number of already-free sections in the truncated range, deducting them from free_sections upon entering free_segment_range(), and restoring them on exit.

Affected VersionsENISA

Linux b4b10061ef98c583bcf82a4200703fbaa98c18dc <8c963d1738fdca400082ff5f9d99e083de4f4e70

Linux b4b10061ef98c583bcf82a4200703fbaa98c18dc <8a123a10770d2132d046748f20f02baa8d5539a1

Linux 5.8

Linux patch: 7.3-rc1

Linux patch: 6.18.53

Linux patch: 0

Linux patch: 7.2.7

Linux b4b10061ef98c583bcf82a4200703fbaa98c18dc <ca31116fad0954c61a0d38163cc51c48e4981b75

Affected Packages

euvd linux no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Lifecycle Timeline

Patch available

Sep 25, 2026 - 11:02 EUVD

CVE Published

Sep 25, 2026 - 10:21 cve.org

UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 91% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

EUVD

CVE.org

EPSS MSRC

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity Not scored yet

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.