Volume Leak Fix in Linux Kernel AFS Component

CVE-2026-80878

What is CVE-2026-80878?

A vulnerability has been identified in the AFS (Andrew File System) component of the Linux Kernel, where a failure in the afs_try_get_volume() function could lead to the leak of a dying volume during the lookup process. This issue has been addressed in the subsequent patch, fixing the afs_lookup_volume_rcu() function to ensure proper memory management and eliminate potential stability concerns in the overall system performance.

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