CVE-2026-23018 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.5/6.19-rc4 btrfs_read_locked_inode allocation of resources (EUVD-2026-5076 / Nessus ID 297459)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.5/6.19-rc4. The impacted element is the function btrfs_read_locked_inode. This manipulation causes allocation of resources.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-23018. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.