SB20260528236 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel ntfs3
Published: May 28, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260528236
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Use of uninitialized resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-71311)
CWE-ID: CWE-908 - Use of Uninitialized Resource
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to use of uninitialized memory in ntfs3 compression handling when processing compressed file data. A local user can trigger compression operations that use partially initialized folios to disclose sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.