CVE-2026-97546
Published Sep 25, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: don't spin forever on zero-length dirents when salvaging them LOLLM noticed that xrep_dir_recover_data can spin forever if it encounters an unused dirent that claims to have length zero. Fix that, and prevent the same thing from happening with a zero-length entry.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0020
Probability of exploitation
0.09%
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-2026-97546? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
xfs: don't spin forever on zero-length dirents when salvaging them
LOLLM noticed that xrep_dir_recover_data can spin forever if it
encounters an unused dirent that claims to have length zero. Fix that,
and prevent the same thing from happening with a zero-length entry.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-97546? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
