CVE-2026-80897 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.43/7.1.7 netfs netfs_prepare_read_iterator memory leak

September 4, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.43/7.1.7. This issue affects the function netfs_prepare_read_iterator of the component netfs. The manipulation leads to memory leak.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-80897. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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