CVE-2026-23251
xfs: only call xf{array,blob}_destroy if we have a valid pointer
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: only call xf{array,blob}_destroy if we have a valid pointer Only call the xfarray and xfblob destructor if we have a valid pointer, and be sure to null out that pointer afterwards. Note that this patch fixes a large number of commits, most of which were merged between 6.9 and 6.10.
INFO
Published Date :
March 18, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 18, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Ensure all pointers are validated before use.
- Null out pointers after destruction.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Mar. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: only call xf{array,blob}_destroy if we have a valid pointer Only call the xfarray and xfblob destructor if we have a valid pointer, and be sure to null out that pointer afterwards. Note that this patch fixes a large number of commits, most of which were merged between 6.9 and 6.10. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5de5be3ed7e7fa4ebde4f4b58fb9a629644f9202 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba408d299a3bb3c5309f40c5326e4fb83ead4247 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9ccefacae0d8091683447bc338bd7741417039d Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d827612c81a26cc1dd83a211cfcb5ad8765da0c4