CVE-2026-43063: xfs: don't irele after failing to iget in xfs_attri_recover_work

Published May 5, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

xfs: don't irele after failing to iget in xfsattrirecoverwork

xlogrecoveryiget never set @ip to a valid pointer if they return an error, so this irele will walk off a dangling pointer. Fix that.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Linux kernel (XFS)
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10<6.12.80
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.21
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.11
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc5

Event History

May 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:23 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43063?

CVE-2026-43063 has a moderate severity rating due to potential data loss during XFS file system operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43063?

To fix CVE-2026-43063, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-43063?

CVE-2026-43063 affects the XFS file system in Linux kernel implementations.

4

Was CVE-2026-43063 actively exploited in the wild?

As of the latest information, there are no reports indicating that CVE-2026-43063 was actively exploited.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2026-43063 for data integrity?

CVE-2026-43063 can lead to potential data inconsistencies and loss during file system recovery processes.

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