CVE-2026-90262
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: retry verity reads for not-uptodate Merkle folios btrfs_read_merkle_tree_page() can find a folio in the mapping that is…
Overview
CVE-2026-90262 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
btrfs: retry verity reads for not-uptodate Merkle folios
btrfs_read_merkle_tree_page() can find a folio in the mapping that is not
uptodate. After taking the folio lock, the current code treats that state
as a read error and returns -EIO.
That can make a previous transient read failure sticky. If the failed read
left a not-uptodate folio in the mapping, later callers find that folio and
fail instead of retrying the read.
Keep the existing page-cache insertion and locking order, but retry the
Merkle item read when a not-uptodate folio is found in the mapping. Also
unlock the folio when read_key_bytes() fails so that a later caller can
lock it and retry the read.
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.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-90262?
CVE-2026-90262 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-90262?
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-2026-90262?
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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