CVE-2026-46005
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.13%
Last modified
CVE-2026-46005 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: fix a resource leak in xfs_alloc_buftarg() In the error path, call fs_put_dax() to drop the DAX device reference.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: fix a resource leak in xfs_alloc_buftarg() In the error path, call fs_put_dax() to drop the DAX device reference.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.0, < 6.6.140 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.7, < 6.12.86 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.13, < 6.18.27 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.19, < 7.0.4 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-46005?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
xfs: fix a resource leak in xfs_alloc_buftarg()
In the error path, call fs_put_dax() to drop the DAX
device reference.
How severe is CVE-2026-46005?
CVE-2026-46005 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-46005?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2026-46005?
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