SB2026072051 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel trace events



SB2026072051 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel trace events

Published: July 20, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026072051
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper resource shutdown or release (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64164)

CWE-ID: CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper resource shutdown or release in the btrfs_sync_file trace event in include/trace/events/btrfs.h when handling file sync operations with the trace event enabled. A local user can trigger the vulnerable trace event to cause a denial of service.

Exploitation requires the btrfs_sync_file trace event to be enabled.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.