CVE-2025-71268 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.162/6.6.123/6.12.69/6.18.9 btrfs __cow_file_range_inline allocation of resources

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.162/6.6.123/6.12.69/6.18.9. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function __cow_file_range_inline of the component btrfs. Performing a manipulation results in allocation of resources.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-71268. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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