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CVE-2026-23043

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix NULL pointer dereference in do_abort_log_replay() Coverity reported a NULL pointer dereference issue (CID 1666756) i…

Published Feb 4, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-23043 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 4, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

btrfs: fix NULL pointer dereference in do_abort_log_replay()

Coverity reported a NULL pointer dereference issue (CID 1666756) in

do_abort_log_replay(). When btrfs_alloc_path() fails in

replay_one_buffer(), wc->subvol_path is NULL, but btrfs_abort_log_replay()

calls do_abort_log_replay() which unconditionally dereferences

wc->subvol_path when attempting to print debug information. Fix this by

adding a NULL check before dereferencing wc->subvol_path in

do_abort_log_replay().

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23043?

CVE-2026-23043 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 4, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-23043?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-23043?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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