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CVE-2026-90283

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hugetlbfs: release subpool on fill_super failure hugetlbfs_fill_super() allocates a hugepage subpool when size or min_size moun…

Published Sep 17, 2026EPSS 0.23%

Overview

CVE-2026-90283 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

Technical description

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

hugetlbfs: release subpool on fill_super failure

hugetlbfs_fill_super() allocates a hugepage subpool when size or min_size

mount options are specified. hugepage_new_subpool() may also reserve huge

pages for min_size.

If root dentry creation fails after the subpool is created, the failure

path frees the subpool with kfree(). This bypasses hugepage_put_subpool()

and can leave min_size reservations charged.

Use hugepage_put_subpool() on the failure path, matching the normal

put_super path.

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-2026-90283?

CVE-2026-90283 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-90283?

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-2026-90283?

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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