CVE-2026-68422

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CVE-2026-68422 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix root leak if its reloc root is unexpected in merge_reloc_roots() If we have an unexpected reloc_root for our root, we jump to the out label but never drop the reference we obtained for root, resulting in a leak. Add a missing btrfs_put_root() call..

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix root leak if its reloc root is unexpected in merge_reloc_roots() If we have an unexpected reloc_root for our root, we jump to the out label but never drop the reference we obtained for root, resulting in a leak. Add a missing btrfs_put_root() call.

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 24213fa46c7080c31d79aa2e3e2f0d9480cab700, < b3d39b03799600c76c33486e2d29b73a771023db; >= 24213fa46c7080c31d79aa2e3e2f0d9480cab700, < 72f673d1c1deb819554d3e7e154f6d84301eb735; >= 24213fa46c7080c31d79aa2e3e2f0d9480cab700, < 60a23d4ea169e27403f3bb023bb98036797c0206; >= 24213fa46c7080c31d79aa2e3e2f0d9480cab700, < 7591d1727067d6063247901ad25c4bdc4e5695c4; >= 24213fa46c7080c31d79aa2e3e2f0d9480cab700, < ce6050bafb4e33377dc17fcc357736bfc351180c
LinuxLinux5.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-68422?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix root leak if its reloc root is unexpected in merge_reloc_roots() If we have an unexpected reloc_root for our root, we jump to the out label but never drop the reference we obtained for root, resulting in a leak. Add a missing btrfs_put_root() call.
How severe is CVE-2026-68422?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-68422 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2026-68422?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST