CVE-2018-14722: An issue was discovered in evaluate_auto_mountpoint in btrfsmaintenance-functions in btrfsmaintenance through

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-14722?

btrfsmaintenance: upgrade to newer than 0.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-14722 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14722 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-14722 affect?

CVE-2018-14722 affects btrfsmaintenance. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An issue was discovered in evaluate_auto_mountpoint in btrfsmaintenance-functions in btrfsmaintenance through 0.4.1. Code execution as root can occur via a specially crafted filesystem label if btrfs-{scrub,balance,trim} are set to auto in

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-14722?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-14722 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting btrfsmaintenance. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in evaluate_auto_mountpoint in btrfsmaintenance-functions in btrfsmaintenance through 0.4.1. Code execution as root can occur via a specially crafted filesystem label if btrfs-{scrub,balance,trim} are set to auto in /etc/sysconfig/btrfsmaintenance (this is not the default, though).

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2018-08-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: btrfsmaintenance project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-15 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

btrfsmaintenance project btrfsmaintenance UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.4.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy btrfsmaintenance || rpm -q btrfsmaintenance || btrfsmaintenance --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade btrfsmaintenance

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade btrfsmaintenance

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-14722?

btrfsmaintenance: upgrade to newer than 0.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14722 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14722 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-14722 affect?

CVE-2018-14722 affects btrfsmaintenance. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An issue was discovered in evaluate_auto_mountpoint in btrfsmaintenance-functions in btrfsmaintenance through 0.4.1. Code execution as root can occur via a specially crafted filesystem label if btrfs-{scrub,balance,trim} are set to auto in

How urgent is CVE-2018-14722?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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