CVE-2026-52960: ceph: put folios not suitable for writeback

Published Jun 24, 2026
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Updated

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

ceph: put folios not suitable for writeback

The batch holds references to the folios (see filemapgetfolios, foliobatchrelease), so we need to folioput the folios we remove.

Tested on v6.18.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=6.18
Linux Linux kernel>=6.15<7.0.10
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    In the ceph writeback path, call folio_put on folios removed from the batch, since the batch holds references to them.

Event History

Jun 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:28 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-52960?

The severity of CVE-2026-52960 is rated at level 17.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-52960?

To address CVE-2026-52960, ensure that you update to the Linux kernel version that contains the fix for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-52960?

CVE-2026-52960 affects the Linux kernel, specifically versions prior to the fix implemented in v6.18.

4

What potential impact does CVE-2026-52960 have?

CVE-2026-52960 could lead to improper handling of memory references, potentially affecting system stability.

5

Is CVE-2026-52960 specific to any particular Linux distribution?

CVE-2026-52960 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel and affects all distributions that utilize the vulnerable kernel versions.

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