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CVE-2026-23251
Published: March 18, 2026· Updated: Mar 19, 2026
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:4.2th
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
xfs: only call xf{array,blob}_destroy if we have a valid pointer
Only call the xfarray and xfblob destructor if we have a valid pointer,
and be sure to null out that pointer afterwards. Note that this patch
fixes a large number of commits, most of which were merged between 6.9
and 6.10.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-23251 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
Affected Vendors & Products
Mentioned vendors (from description):
Linux
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-23251
SeverityNONE
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
PublishedMar 18, 2026
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-23251 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.