CVE-2026-45948
ext4: fix memory leak in ext4_ext_shift_extents()
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Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: fix memory leak in ext4_ext_shift_extents() In ext4_ext_shift_extents(), if the extent is NULL in the while loop, the function returns immediately without releasing the path obtained via ext4_find_extent(), leading to a memory leak. Fix this by jumping to the out label to ensure the path is properly released.
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7e807cb8603b7664fa630a696cd891d9a03c248d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/afc5e61e1a07b2b833bd72cbee36ecce9cd901e2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bce219ee5512cf179ba40cf114945a14a16e21f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a79fde8db7eba7f1128d971ceba4e3c9ac84aec
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f4b1052246ca646bb17bfe0f53df2fdf9729b58
References (8)
CVSS
- Attack Vector
- LOCAL
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- LOW
- User Interaction
- NONE
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- NONE
- Integrity
- NONE
- Availability
- HIGH
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