SB20260918356 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel fat



SB20260918356 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel fat

Published: September 18, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260918356
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper resource shutdown or release (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-90318)

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

CVSSv4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote user to cause a resource leak.

The vulnerability exists due to improper resource release in fat_rebuild_parent() when rebuilding parent inodes through the nostale_ro NFS export path. A remote user can trigger parent inode reconstruction without releasing the buffer head to cause a resource leak.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.