CVE-2026-89832
HIGH
Published Sep 16, 2026
Modified Sep 16, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to clear dirty flag on folio in error path If node block is corrupted due to chksum mismatch or inconsistent footer info, it needs to drop clear flag of node folio, in order to persist inconsistent node data to storage.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0018
Probability of exploitation
0.07%
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.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-89832? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
f2fs: fix to clear dirty flag on folio in error path
If node block is corrupted due to chksum mismatch or inconsistent
footer info, it needs to drop clear flag of node folio, in order
to persist inconsistent node data to storage. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-89832? +
CVE-2026-89832 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0018, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-89832? +
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