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CVE-2026-89833

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to avoid potential deadloop in f2fs_fsync_node_pages() There is potential deadloop in race condition: Thread A Th…

Published Sep 16, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-89833 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 16, 2026.

Technical description

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

f2fs: fix to avoid potential deadloop in f2fs_fsync_node_pages()

There is potential deadloop in race condition:

Thread A Thread B

- fsync

- f2fs_do_sync_file

- f2fs_fsync_node_pages

- last_fsync_dnode

- folio_get(last_folio)

- f2fs_setattr

- f2fs_truncate

- f2fs_truncate_blocks

- f2fs_do_truncate_blocks

- f2fs_truncate_inode_blocks

- truncate_dnode

- truncate_node

- invalidate_mapping_pages

- folio->mapping = NULL

- is_node_folio alwasy return false

- atomic && !marked is always true,

then goto retry

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-89833?

CVE-2026-89833 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 16, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-89833?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-89833?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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