CVE-2026-74722
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix memory leak in btrfs_do_encoded_write() Local fuzzing of 6.12.94 has found the following memory leak: Unreferenced object 0xffff888018050a80 (size 64): comm "syz.0.17", pid 10297, jiffies 4294953601 hex dump (first 32 bytes): 00 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 10 0a 05 18 80 88 ff ff 10 0a 05 18 80 88 ff ff ................ backtrace (crc a8a6fc29): kmemleak_alloc_recursive include/linux/kmemleak.h:42 [inline] slab_post_alloc_hook mm/slub.c:4152 [inline] slab_alloc_node mm/slub.c:4197 [inline] __kmalloc_cache_noprof+0x168/0x2c0 mm/slub.c:4358 kmalloc_noprof include/linux/slab.h:878 [inline] extent_changeset_alloc fs/btrfs/extent_io.h:207 [inline] qgroup_reserve_data+0x1c5/0x7d0 fs/btrfs/qgroup.c:4305 btrfs_qgroup_reserve_data+0x2e/0xb0 fs/btrfs/qgroup.c:4355 btrfs_do_encoded_write+0x92e/0x1040 fs/btrfs/inode.c:9746 btrfs_encoded_write fs/btrfs/file.c:1482 [inline] btrfs_do_write_iter+0x280/0x610 fs/btrfs/file.c:1507 btrfs_ioctl_encoded_write+0x3d6/0x490 fs/btrfs/ioctl.c:4738 btrfs_ioctl+0x6f9/0xc90 fs/btrfs/ioctl.c:-1 vfs_ioctl fs/ioctl.c:51 [inline] __do_sys_ioctl fs/ioctl.c:906 [inline] __se_sys_ioctl+0xf9/0x170 fs/ioctl.c:892 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:47 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xbe/0x1a0 arch/x86/entry/common.c:78 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f Unreferenced object 0xffff888018050a00 (size 64): comm "syz.0.17", pid 10297, jiffies 4294953601 hex dump (first 32 bytes): 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ff 0f 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 90 0a 05 18 80 88 ff ff 90 0a 05 18 80 88 ff ff ................ backtrace (crc cb5c9580): kmemleak_alloc_recursive include/linux/kmemleak.h:42 [inline] slab_post_alloc_hook mm/slub.c:4152 [inline] slab_alloc_node mm/slub.c:4197 [inline] __kmalloc_cache_noprof+0x168/0x2c0 mm/slub.c:4358 kmalloc_noprof include/linux/slab.h:878 [inline] kzalloc_noprof include/linux/slab.h:1014 [inline] ulist_prealloc+0x9c/0x110 fs/btrfs/ulist.c:114 extent_changeset_prealloc fs/btrfs/extent_io.h:217 [inline] __set_extent_bit+0x16b/0x1a70 fs/btrfs/extent-io-tree.c:1086 set_record_extent_bits+0x50/0x90 fs/btrfs/extent-io-tree.c:1821 qgroup_reserve_data+0x274/0x7d0 fs/btrfs/qgroup.c:4312 btrfs_qgroup_reserve_data+0x2e/0xb0 fs/btrfs/qgroup.c:4355 btrfs_do_encoded_write+0x92e/0x1040 fs/btrfs/inode.c:9746 btrfs_encoded_write fs/btrfs/file.c:1482 [inline] btrfs_do_write_iter+0x280/0x610 fs/btrfs/file.c:1507 btrfs_ioctl_encoded_write+0x3d6/0x490 fs/btrfs/ioctl.c:4738 btrfs_ioctl+0x6f9/0xc90 fs/btrfs/ioctl.c:-1 vfs_ioctl fs/ioctl.c:51 [inline] __do_sys_ioctl fs/ioctl.c:906 [inline] __se_sys_ioctl+0xf9/0x170 fs/ioctl.c:892 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:47 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xbe/0x1a0 arch/x86/entry/common.c:78 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f Fix this by freeing an extent changeset before returning from btrfs_do_encoded_write().
Executive briefing
The source record describes: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix memory leak in btrfs_do_encoded_write() Local fuzzing of 6.12.94 has found the following memory leak: Unreferenced object 0xffff888018050a80 (size 64): comm "syz.0.17", pid 10297, jiffies 4294953601 hex dump (first 32 bytes): 00 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 10 0a 05 18 80 88 ff ff 10 0a 05 18 80 88 ff ff ................ backtrace (crc a8a6fc29): kmemleak_alloc_recursive include/linux/kmemleak.h:42 [inline] slab_post_alloc_hook mm/slub.c:4152 [inline] slab_alloc_node mm/slub.c:4197 [inline] __kmalloc_cache_noprof+0x168/0x2c0 mm/slub.c:4358 kmalloc_noprof include/linux/slab.h:878 [inline] extent_changeset_alloc fs/btrfs/extent_io.h:207 [inline] qgroup_reserve_data+0x1c5/0x7d0 fs/btrfs/qgroup.c:4305 btrfs_qgroup_reserve_data+0x2e/0xb0 fs/btrfs/qgroup.c:4355 btrfs_do_encoded_write+0x92e/0x1040 fs/btrfs/inode.c:9746 btrfs_encoded_write fs/btrfs/file.c:1482 [inline] btrfs_do_write_iter+0x280/0x610 fs/btrfs/file.c:1507 btrfs_ioctl_encoded_write+0x3d6/0x490 fs/btrfs/ioctl.c:4738 btrfs_ioctl+0x6f9/0xc90 fs/btrfs/ioctl.c:-1 vfs_ioctl fs/ioctl.c:51 [inline] __do_sys_ioctl fs/ioctl.c:906 [inline] __se_sys_ioctl+0xf9/0x170 fs/ioctl.c:892 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:47 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xbe/0x1a0 arch/x86/entry/common.c:78 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f Unreferenced object 0xffff888018050a00 (size 64): comm "syz.0.17", pid 10297, jiffies 4294953601 hex dump (first 32 bytes): 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ff 0f 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 90 0a 05 18 80 88 ff ff 90 0a 05 18 80 88 ff ff ................ backtrace (crc cb5c9580): kmemleak_alloc_recursive include/linux/kmemleak.h:42 [inline] slab_post_alloc_hook mm/slub.c:4152 [inline] slab_alloc_node mm/slub.c:4197 [inline] __kmalloc_cache_noprof+0x168/0x2c0 mm/slub.c:4358 kmalloc_noprof include/linux/slab.h:878 [inline] kzalloc_noprof include/linux/slab.h:1014 [inline] ulist_prealloc+0x9c/0x110 fs/btrfs/ulist.c:114 extent_changeset_prealloc fs/btrfs/extent_io.h:217 [inline] __set_extent_bit+0x16b/0x1a70 fs/btrfs/extent-io-tree.c:1086 set_record_extent_bits+0x50/0x90 fs/btrfs/extent-io-tree.c:1821 qgroup_reserve_data+0x274/0x7d0 fs/btrfs/qgroup.c:4312 btrfs_qgroup_reserve_data+0x2e/0xb0 fs/btrfs/qgroup.c:4355 btrfs_do_encoded_write+0x92e/0x1040 fs/btrfs/inode.c:9746 btrfs_encoded_write fs/btrfs/file.c:1482 [inline] btrfs_do_write_iter+0x280/0x610 fs/btrfs/file.c:1507 btrfs_ioctl_encoded_write+0x3d6/0x490 fs/btrfs/ioctl.c:4738 btrfs_ioctl+0x6f9/0xc90 fs/btrfs/ioctl.c:-1 vfs_ioctl fs/ioctl.c:51 [inline] __do_sys_ioctl fs/ioctl.c:906 [inline] __se_sys_ioctl+0xf9/0x170 fs/ioctl.c:892 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:47 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xbe/0x1a0 arch/x86/entry/common.c:78 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f Fix this by freeing an extent changeset before returning from btrfs_do_encoded_write(). The practical risk depends on whether an affected product/version is present, reachable and configured in an exploitable way. Review the affected-product evidence and linked vendor advisories before assigning exposure status.
Evidence confidence: Limited Evidence-derived, not an exploitability verdict
Severity & attack characteristics
CVSS vector:
No CVSS vector is currently available in the source record.
Technical explanation & impact
The technical mechanism is not expanded beyond the source description unless a referenced advisory supplies additional evidence. Read the linked vendor/CERT advisories for root-cause detail.
Potential impact must be interpreted from the published CVSS impact metrics and the affected component. A CVSS impact score is not proof that a particular asset is exploitable.
Affected products and versions
NVD has not supplied machine-readable vulnerable CPE product/version entries for this CVE. This is an information gap, not proof that no products are affected. Check the vendor advisory references below.
Remediation & validation
- Identify exposure by comparing the affected product and version ranges with your asset inventory, SBOM and externally exposed services.
- Review the linked vendor security advisory or patch notes. Upgrade to a vendor-confirmed fixed release; do not infer a fixed version from the CVE description.
- Until patched, consider restricting network access or disabling the affected feature where operationally safe. These are temporary controls, not a substitute for a vendor fix.
- Validate the remediation with a version check and vulnerability rescan, then retain change evidence.
No fixed version is displayed unless it is explicitly established by a vendor advisory. Follow the vendor's release notes for exact product and branch applicability.
Vendor advisories, patches & exploit references
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f0da96ccb1b9f35f4d3d4540dcaab0969d9d6b0 REFERENCE 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/20c0eeb4313f9f89d47b80b672b5846f9827cb31 REFERENCE 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24a8f2c29aebb753ccb962fbb25bae18d7978f6e REFERENCE 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60b50ceba6243802f8d2c0a9a7c2d549a93b1d64 REFERENCE 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2a4e4e626b2f4670b69b430c357f03f53eb6632 VENDOR 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e2c7e88815edd5ecfb88e7660ab9fd42bda6bc47 REFERENCE 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Information gaps & confidence notes
These gaps indicate missing source data. CVE Watch does not fill them with guessed product, exploit or patch details.
- NVD does not currently provide machine-readable vulnerable CPE product/version entries for this record.
- No CVSS vector is currently available in the source record.
- No CWE classification is currently available.
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