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TI-2026-33709 Aliases CVE-2026-45984GHSA-c7gf-37rm-rpg6

gfs2: Fix use-after-free in iomap inline data write path

Priority LOW 35CWE-826Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 32 fixed, 1 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gfs2: Fix use-after-free in iomap inline data write path The inline data buffer head (dibh) is being released prematurely in gfs2_iomap_begin() via release_metapath() while iomap->inline_data still points to dibh->b_data. This causes a use-after-free when iomap_write_end_inline() later attempts to write to the inline data area. The bug sequence: 1. gfs2_iomap_begin() calls gfs2_meta_inode_buffer() to read inode metadata into dibh 2. Sets iomap->inline_data = dibh->b_data + sizeof(struct gfs2_dinode) 3. Calls release_metapath() which calls brelse(dibh), dropping refcount to 0 4. kswapd reclaims the page (~39ms later in the syzbot report) 5. iomap_write_end_inline() tries to memcpy() to iomap->inline_data 6. KASAN detects use-after-free write to freed memory Fix by storing dibh in iomap->private and incrementing its refcount with get_bh() in gfs2_iomap_begin(). The buffer is then properly released in gfs2_iomap_end() after the inline write completes, ensuring the page stays alive for the entire iomap operation. Note: A C reproducer is not available for this issue. The fix is based on analysis of the KASAN report and code review showing the buffer head is freed before use. [agruenba: Take buffer head reference in gfs2_iomap_begin() to avoid leaks in gfs2_iomap_get() and gfs2_iomap_alloc().]

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00184 8th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Linux (Linux): 5.10.252, 5.15.202, 6.1.165 +5Red Hat: 19 advisoriesRed Hat: 32 fixed, 1 without a fix

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
LinuxLinux5.2 and later5.10.252, 5.15.202, 6.1.165, 6.6.128, 6.12.75, 6.18.14, 6.19.4, 7.0Patch availableCNA
  • Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.2 and later Fixed in 5.10.252, 5.15.202, 6.1.165, 6.6.128, 6.12.75, 6.18.14, 6.19.4, 7.0 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*5.2 to before 5.10.252; 5.11 to before 5.15.202; 5.16 to before 6.1.165; 6.2 to before 6.6.128; 6.7 to before 6.12.75; 6.13 to before 6.18.14; 6.19 to before 6.19.4VulnerableLinux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.2 to before 5.10.252; 5.11 to before 5.15.202; 5.16 to before 6.1.165; 6.2 to before 6.6.128; 6.7 to before 6.12.75; 6.13 to before 6.18.14; 6.19 to before 6.19.4 Vulnerable ·Linux

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.10.252, 5.15.202, 6.1.165, 6.6.128, 6.12.75, 6.18.14, 6.19.4, 7.0

Red Hat 19 advisories

  • RHSA-2026:77217 Released 2026-10-07 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4) bpftool-4.18.0-305.211.1.el8_4, kernel-4.18.0-305.211.1.el8_4, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-305.211.1.el8_4 +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) bpftool-4.18.0-305.211.1.el8_4, kernel-4.18.0-305.211.1.el8_4, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-305.211.1.el8_4 +19
  • RHSA-2026:63189 Released 2026-09-03 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7 ELS) kernel-rt-3.10.0-1160.159.1.rt56.1311.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-1160.159.1.rt56.1311.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-1160.159.1.rt56.1311.el7 +4
  • RHSA-2026:61692 Released 2026-08-31 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) bpftool-3.10.0-1160.159.1.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1160.159.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1160.159.1.el7 +11
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-1160.159.1.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1160.159.1.el7
Show 16 more Red Hat advisories
  • RHSA-2026:59146 Released 2026-08-24 · Red Hat rating Important
    kpatch-patch-4_18_0-553_109_1, kpatch-patch-4_18_0-553_125_1, kpatch-patch-4_18_0-553_53_1, kpatch-patch-4_18_0-553_72_1, and kpatch-patch-4_18_0-553_85_1 security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) kpatch-patch-4_18_0-553_109_1-1-10.el8_10, kpatch-patch-4_18_0-553_125_1-1-7.el8_10, kpatch-patch-4_18_0-553_53_1-1-17.el8_10 +2
  • RHSA-2026:59149 Released 2026-08-24 · Red Hat rating Important
    kpatch-patch-5_14_0-687_10_1 security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kpatch-patch-5_14_0-687_10_1-1-7.el9_8
  • RHSA-2026:59148 Released 2026-08-24 · Red Hat rating Important
    kpatch-patch-5_14_0-570_116_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-570_17_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-570_39_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-570_66_1, and kpatch-patch-5_14_0-570_94_1 security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.6) kpatch-patch-5_14_0-570_116_1-1-8.el9_6, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-570_17_1-1-23.el9_6, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-570_39_1-1-14.el9_6 +2
  • RHSA-2026:59145 Released 2026-08-24 · Red Hat rating Important
    kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_100_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_113_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_126_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_68_2, and kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_84_1 security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.4) kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_100_1-1-13.el9_4, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_113_1-1-11.el9_4, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_126_1-1-8.el9_4 +2
  • RHSA-2026:59147 Released 2026-08-24 · Red Hat rating Important
    kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_117_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_134_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_148_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_158_1, and kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_172_1 security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2) kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_117_1-1-20.el9_2, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_134_1-1-14.el9_2, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_148_1-1-12.el9_2 +2
  • RHSA-2026:59143 Released 2026-08-24 · Red Hat rating Important
    kpatch-patch-6_12_0-211_16_1 security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) kpatch-patch-6_12_0-211_16_1-1-7.el10_2
  • RHSA-2026:59142 Released 2026-08-24 · Red Hat rating Important
    kpatch-patch-4_18_0-477_107_1, kpatch-patch-4_18_0-477_120_1, kpatch-patch-4_18_0-477_130_1, kpatch-patch-4_18_0-477_143_1, and kpatch-patch-4_18_0-477_97_1 security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.8) kpatch-patch-4_18_0-477_107_1-1-13.el8_8, kpatch-patch-4_18_0-477_120_1-1-12.el8_8, kpatch-patch-4_18_0-477_130_1-1-10.el8_8 +2
  • RHSA-2026:55444 Released 2026-08-17 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.8) bpftool-4.18.0-477.159.1.el8_8, kernel-4.18.0-477.159.1.el8_8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-477.159.1.el8_8 +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.8) bpftool-4.18.0-477.159.1.el8_8, kernel-4.18.0-477.159.1.el8_8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-477.159.1.el8_8 +14
  • RHSA-2026:51603 Released 2026-08-07 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-284.186.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-284.186.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-284.186.1.el9_2 +10
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2) bpftool-7.0.0-284.186.1.el9_2, kernel-5.14.0-284.186.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-5.14.0-284.186.1.el9_2 +29
  • RHSA-2026:51604 Released 2026-08-07 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.186.1.rt14.471.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.186.1.rt14.471.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.186.1.rt14.471.el9_2 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.186.1.rt14.471.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.186.1.rt14.471.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.186.1.rt14.471.el9_2 +11
  • RHSA-2026:38902 Released 2026-07-13 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.6) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6, libperf-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6 +12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.6) kernel-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6 +28
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.6) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6 +21
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.6) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-570.127.1.el9_6 +11
  • RHSA-2026:36767 Released 2026-07-08 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.4) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-427.136.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-427.136.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-427.136.1.el9_4 +11
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.4) bpftool-7.3.0-427.136.1.el9_4, kernel-5.14.0-427.136.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-5.14.0-427.136.1.el9_4 +29
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.136.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.136.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.136.1.el9_4 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.136.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.136.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.136.1.el9_4 +11
  • RHSA-2026:36049 Released 2026-07-07 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.139.1.rt7.480.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.139.1.rt7.480.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.139.1.rt7.480.el8_10 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.139.1.rt7.480.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.139.1.rt7.480.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.139.1.rt7.480.el8_10 +7
  • RHSA-2026:35894 Released 2026-07-06 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.199.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.199.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.199.1.el8_6 +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.199.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.199.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.199.1.el8_6 +14
  • RHSA-2026:33743 Released 2026-06-30 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-553.139.1.el8_10, kernel-4.18.0-553.139.1.el8_10, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-553.139.1.el8_10 +19
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-553.139.1.el8_10
  • RHSA-2026:27789 Released 2026-06-22 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8 +12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kernel-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8 +28
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8, libperf-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8 +21
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-687.17.1.el9_8 +9

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9AffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:38902
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2026:27789
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2026:51603
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:36767
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:38902
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10)Fixed RHSA-2026:59143
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2026:33743, RHSA-2026:59146
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2026:27789, RHSA-2026:59149
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:77217
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:35894
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.8)Fixed RHSA-2026:55444, RHSA-2026:59142
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2026:51603, RHSA-2026:59147
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:36767, RHSA-2026:59145
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:38902, RHSA-2026:59148
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:77217
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:35894
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.8)Fixed RHSA-2026:55444
Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2026:33743
Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2026:27789
Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2026:36049
Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2026:36049
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2026:27789
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2026:51604
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:36767
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:38902
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2026:27789
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2026:51604
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2026:36767
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.6)Fixed RHSA-2026:38902
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS)Fixed RHSA-2026:61692
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS)Fixed RHSA-2026:61692
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7 ELS)Fixed RHSA-2026:63189
Not affected: 2 products
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-45984
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-c7gf-37rm-rpg6
  3. 2026-10-07 Fix available: RHSA-2026:77217 · Red Hat
  4. 2026-10-07 Fix available: Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4), Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) · Red Hat
  5. 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  6. 2026-10-19 Weakness changed · CISA ADP

References

  • TI-2025-26358 tls: fix handling of zero-length records on the rx_list KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-38352 netfilter: bridge: make ebt_snat ARP rewrite writable KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2013-05264 The (1) get_user and (2) put_user API functions in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 on the… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2022-00125 Integer overflow in kernel KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
  • TI-2013-01864 The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
  • TI-2021-05514 Heap Out-Of-Bounds Write in Netfilter IP6T_SO_SET_REPLACE KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.3
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