CVE-2026-46095: md/md-llbitmap: raise barrier before state machine transition

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

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

md/md-llbitmap: raise barrier before state machine transition

Move the barrier raise operation before calling llbitmapstatemachine() in both llbitmapstartwrite() and llbitmapstartdiscard(). This ensures the barrier is in place before any state transitions occur, preventing potential race conditions where the state machine could complete before the barrier is properly raised.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Linux Linux kernel (md/md-llbitmap)
Linux Linux kernel>=6.18<6.18.27
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.4

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:58 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46095?

CVE-2026-46095 has a risk rating of 30.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-46095?

CVE-2026-46095 is classified as a Race Condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-46095?

To fix CVE-2026-46095, ensure you're running an updated version of the Linux kernel where the barrier raise operation is correctly positioned.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2026-46095?

CVE-2026-46095 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the md/md-llbitmap component.

5

When was CVE-2026-46095 published?

CVE-2026-46095 was published on May 27, 2026.

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