CVE-2026-98279 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3 btrfs resource consumption

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A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects the function btrfs_start_transaction_fallback_global_rsv/btrfs_orphan_cleanup/drop_verity_items of the component btrfs. This manipulation causes resource consumption.

This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-98279. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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