CVE-2026-43154
erofs: fix incorrect early exits in volume label handling
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: erofs: fix incorrect early exits in volume label handling Crafted EROFS images containing valid volume labels can trigger incorrect early returns, leading to folio reference leaks. However, this does not cause system crashes or other severe issues.
INFO
Published Date :
May 6, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 6, 2026, 1:07 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Apply the EROFS volume label handling fix.
- Verify folio reference counts.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: erofs: fix incorrect early exits in volume label handling Crafted EROFS images containing valid volume labels can trigger incorrect early returns, leading to folio reference leaks. However, this does not cause system crashes or other severe issues. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3afa4da38802a4cba1c23848a32284e7e57b831b Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8d8a878ef60801d867119b3df6a93e2982d62a71 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d498bd168494ad4a4bce16192bfb9ce04ca19c9a