CVE-2026-74722 | Linux Kernel up to 7.1.8 btrfs fs/btrfs/inode.c btrfs_do_encoded_write memory leak (EUVD-2026-64409)

August 22, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.182/6.6.151/6.12.103/6.18.44/7.1.8. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function btrfs_do_encoded_write of the file fs/btrfs/inode.c of the component btrfs. The manipulation leads to memory leak.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-74722. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available.

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