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CVE-2025-71194: Linux kernel · btrfs: fix deadlock in wait_current_trans() due to ignored transaction type

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2025-71194

Not known to be exploited · fixed in 5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

Severity
Medium

Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA

EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1110.119~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1114.123~20.04.1 +60

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 4 Feb 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@6.17.0-40.40?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • 6.14.0-15.15 – 6.17.0-40.40
20 affected builds		Fixed in–
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@6.17.0-1019.19?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • 6.14.0-1005.5 – 6.17.0-1019.19
17 affected builds		Fixed in–
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@6.17.0-1020.20?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • 6.14.0-1004.4 – 6.17.0-1020.20
16 affected builds		Fixed in–
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@6.17.0-1017.17?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • 6.17.0-1003.3 – 6.17.0-1017.17
10 affected builds		Fixed in–
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@6.17.0-1020.22?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • 6.14.0-1006.6 – 6.17.0-1020.22
17 affected builds		Fixed in–
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle@6.17.0-1018.18?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • 6.14.0-1005.5 – 6.17.0-1018.18
16 affected builds		Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

A patch is available and included in updated Linux kernel packages for affected Ubuntu releases and other distributions. Users should apply the latest kernel updates (e.g., linux-image-5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1 or later) and reboot their systems to ensure the fix is applied. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be necessary. Follow vendor instructions for updating and rebooting. No additional mitigations are required beyond applying the official fix.

Description

A deadlock vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Btrfs file system was fixed. The issue occurred in the wait_current_trans() function, which failed to consider transaction types properly when waiting for blocked transactions during start_transaction(). This flaw could cause a deadlock involving two transactions and pending ordered extents. The vulnerability affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to specific patched releases. A fix is available and included in updated Linux kernel packages. Users should apply the updates and reboot to mitigate the issue.

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