CVE-2026-97606
fs: autofs: fix memory leak in autofs_fill_super()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs: autofs: fix memory leak in autofs_fill_super() In autofs_fill_super(), we create a new inode using autofs_new_ino(), however, if we fail to create root_inode, (that is, root_inode failure path), we return -ENOMEM without freeing the new inode(ino) that we created causing a memory leak. Fix this by adding autofs_free_ino() to free the inode we created in root_inode failure path before returning ENOMEM.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 25, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 25, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Apply the provided kernel patch.
- Ensure proper inode management.
- Test the fix in all failure scenarios.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs: autofs: fix memory leak in autofs_fill_super() In autofs_fill_super(), we create a new inode using autofs_new_ino(), however, if we fail to create root_inode, (that is, root_inode failure path), we return -ENOMEM without freeing the new inode(ino) that we created causing a memory leak. Fix this by adding autofs_free_ino() to free the inode we created in root_inode failure path before returning ENOMEM. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97606.json">CVE-2026-97606</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4262b91e08e74cb5209ea737c554cf983d332382 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ab54837fce04a1c9923d0bfd3d5de51fdc768b3 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6259b5d9bdc45fdb3158406b28c27fa074823159 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9933ad1c4ff67680cd59c47f6d2e81b533bcd467