CVE-2026-98090 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.110/6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc1 btrfs btrfs_init_new_device null pointer dereference

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.110/6.18.52/7.2.6/7.3-rc1. This affects the function btrfs_init_new_device of the component btrfs. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-98090. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

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