NULL pointer dereference in Linux

CVE-2026-53284

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: only release the dirty pages io tree after successful writes [WARNING] With extra warning on dirty extent buffers at umount (aka, the next patch in the series), t…

EPSS: 0.004 (35.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-53284?
CVE-2026-53284 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-06-26.
How severe is CVE-2026-53284?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.