Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2026-23145

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.

EPSS: 0.001 (2.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23145?
CVE-2026-23145 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-02-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-23145?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.