gfs2: fix memory leaks in gfs2_fill_super error path
CVE-2026-45961 addresses a memory leak vulnerability in the gfs2_fill_super error path related to Microsoft and Azure Linux 3. 0. The vulnerability involves improper memory management during error handling in the gfs2 filesystem code. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability concerns a memory leak in the gfs2_fill_super error path affecting Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0. The issue arises when the gfs2 filesystem fails to properly release allocated memory during error conditions, potentially leading to resource exhaustion over time. The vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-45961 by the Microsoft Security Response Center. No CVSS score or detailed technical impact is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to memory leaks during error handling in the gfs2 filesystem, which could degrade system performance or stability if triggered repeatedly. There is no information about exploitation or escalation of privileges. No known exploits are reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
gfs2: fix memory leaks in gfs2_fill_super error path
Description
CVE-2026-45961 addresses a memory leak vulnerability in the gfs2_fill_super error path related to Microsoft and Azure Linux 3. 0. The vulnerability involves improper memory management during error handling in the gfs2 filesystem code. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are currently available.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability concerns a memory leak in the gfs2_fill_super error path affecting Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0. The issue arises when the gfs2 filesystem fails to properly release allocated memory during error conditions, potentially leading to resource exhaustion over time. The vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-45961 by the Microsoft Security Response Center. No CVSS score or detailed technical impact is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to memory leaks during error handling in the gfs2 filesystem, which could degrade system performance or stability if triggered repeatedly. There is no information about exploitation or escalation of privileges. No known exploits are reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-45961
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab8ee29bf47b502895ef
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:38 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:11:14 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 6:48:42 AM
Views: 4
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