CVE-2026-43393
Published May 8, 2026
Modified May 12, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix chunk map leak in btrfs_map_block() after btrfs_chunk_map_num_copies() Fix a chunk map leak in btrfs_map_block(): if we return early with -EINVAL, we're not freeing the chunk map that we've just looked up.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0001
Probability of exploitation
0.02%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-43393? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
btrfs: fix chunk map leak in btrfs_map_block() after btrfs_chunk_map_num_copies()
Fix a chunk map leak in btrfs_map_block(): if we return early with -EINVAL,
we're not freeing the chunk map that we've just looked up.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-43393? +
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