CVE-2026-23157: btrfs: do not strictly require dirty metadata threshold for metadata writepages
Published Feb 14, 2026
·Updated
btrfs: do not strictly require dirty metadata threshold for metadata writepages
Affected Software
9 affected components
The Linux Foundation Linux Kernel<6.18
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.29<6.18.9
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc7
Event History
Feb 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:01 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-23157?
CVE-2026-23157 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system performance.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-23157?
To fix CVE-2026-23157, update your Linux kernel to version 6.19 or later where the vulnerability has been resolved.
3
What type of software is affected by CVE-2026-23157?
CVE-2026-23157 affects the Linux Kernel, specifically versions up to 6.18.
4
What does CVE-2026-23157 impact in the Linux kernel?
CVE-2026-23157 affects the handling of dirty metadata thresholds during metadata write operations in the btrfs file system.
5
Is CVE-2026-23157 a widespread issue?
Yes, CVE-2026-23157 has been noted to cause performance issues, with reports of over 1000 processes affected.