CVE-2026-98448
Published Oct 18, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: release orphanage dir inode if chown fails LOLLM points out that we leak the igrab'd reference to the orphanage directory inode if chowning it fails. Fix that.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-98448? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
xfs: release orphanage dir inode if chown fails
LOLLM points out that we leak the igrab'd reference to the orphanage
directory inode if chowning it fails. Fix that.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-98448? +
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