SB20260528160 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel fat

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SB20260528160 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel fat

Published: May 28, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260528160
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-45915)

CWE-ID: CWE-754 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of link counts in vfat_rmdir() and msdos_rmdir() when processing a corrupted FAT filesystem image during directory removal. A local user can trigger directory removal on a crafted filesystem image to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References