CVE-2026-89830
f2fs: fix valid block count leak on data block allocation failure
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix valid block count leak on data block allocation failure In __allocate_data_block(), when allocating a new data block (dn->data_blkaddr == NULL_ADDR), inc_valid_block_count() is called first to increment total_valid_block_count and i_blocks. If the subsequent f2fs_allocate_data_block() fails, the function returns the error directly without rolling back the already-incremented block counts, causing a permanent leak. Fix this by calling dec_valid_block_count() to undo the increment before returning the error. The condition old_blkaddr == NULL_ADDR precisely identifies the case where inc_valid_block_count() was called.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 16, 2026, 11:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 16, 2026, 11:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Apply the kernel patch for f2fs.
- Ensure block counts are decremented on allocation failure.
- Verify correct block count handling.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix valid block count leak on data block allocation failure In __allocate_data_block(), when allocating a new data block (dn->data_blkaddr == NULL_ADDR), inc_valid_block_count() is called first to increment total_valid_block_count and i_blocks. If the subsequent f2fs_allocate_data_block() fails, the function returns the error directly without rolling back the already-incremented block counts, causing a permanent leak. Fix this by calling dec_valid_block_count() to undo the increment before returning the error. The condition old_blkaddr == NULL_ADDR precisely identifies the case where inc_valid_block_count() was called. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/89xxx/CVE-2026-89830.json">CVE-2026-89830</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f9af07ecc1ab486038373db6ae0436c5d674b19 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d50b6d47e5671ff6a25834c5906d443356191f0 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/931e1aa4d44c52ff8e0feb38420a8827c62e886b Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dde99df5a9d3b0ca6ac0a86f98799685f7399432