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CVE-2026-98447

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: fix wild memcpy access when formatting ondisk rtrefcount btree roots LOLLM noticed that the inode btree root formatting me…

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-98447 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

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

xfs: fix wild memcpy access when formatting ondisk rtrefcount btree roots

LOLLM noticed that the inode btree root formatting methods copy too many

bytes -- there's only one set of keys in node blocks, not two. This

causes memory corruption of whatever's beyond the buffers.

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-2026-98447?

CVE-2026-98447 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98447?

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-2026-98447?

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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