CVE-2026-97487
jfs: handle set_blocksize failures
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: handle set_blocksize failures jfs uses buffer_heads, which don't handle block size > PAGE_SIZE well. Without this, mounting we will hit the BUG_ON(offset >= folio_size(folio)); in folio_set_bh on the first __bread_gfp call.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 24, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 24, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Apply the Linux kernel patch for jfs.
- Ensure block size does not exceed PAGE_SIZE.
- Test the system after applying the patch.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: handle set_blocksize failures jfs uses buffer_heads, which don't handle block size > PAGE_SIZE well. Without this, mounting we will hit the BUG_ON(offset >= folio_size(folio)); in folio_set_bh on the first __bread_gfp call. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97487.json">CVE-2026-97487</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/05107f5602751fcfd3d108c1f579eb45aabead52 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/153374ee67a458c77b5755d3cc57fbdc639d327e Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a0ac22af8acca6ea6c57aff72662086cb3243b1c