CVE-2026-46194: f2fs: fix node_cnt race between extent node destroy and writeback

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.66<6.6.140
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12.5<6.12.88
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.30
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Apply the provided kernel patch set that fixes the f2fs node_cnt race between extent node destroy and concurrent kworker writeback by ensuring FI_NO_EXTENT is set under et->lock in __destroy_extent_node(), and that FI_NO_EXTENT is checked for both EX_READ and EX_BLOCK_AGE in __update_extent_tree_range (and related free/destroy paths), preventing f2fs_bug_on(node_cnt) during extent tree updates.

Event History

May 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:36 AM
Rejected
via MITRE·09:36 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
Description
Aug 11, 2026
Rejected
via MITRE·02:14 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46194?

CVE-2026-46194 has a risk rating of 34, indicating a moderate severity level.

2

What does CVE-2026-46194 affect?

CVE-2026-46194 affects the Linux kernel's f2fs file system implementation.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-46194?

To fix CVE-2026-46194, update to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel.

4

What is the primary issue in CVE-2026-46194?

CVE-2026-46194 involves a race condition between extent node destruction and writeback, potentially leading to data corruption.

5

When was CVE-2026-46194 published?

CVE-2026-46194 was published on May 28, 2026.

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