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CVE-2026-45961: gfs2: fix memory leaks in gfs2_fill_super error path

mediumCVSS 5.5CVE-2026-45961

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Linuxproduct: Linux kernelMemory corruption
What
Memory leaks occur in the gfs2_fill_super function error handling path.
Who is affected
Systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel with GFS2 filesystem support.
Urgency
Medium priority; not actively exploited but memory leaks can degrade system stability over time.
Action
Apply kernel patch fixing the gfs2_fill_super error path memory leaks.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
medium — CVSS 5.5
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45961

Exploitation outlook

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Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-45961coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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