SB20260625184 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel adfs



SB20260625184 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel adfs

Published: June 25, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260625184
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-52992)

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/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 an out-of-bounds write in adfs_map_layout() when parsing a crafted ADFS image during filesystem probe. A local user can provide a crafted image with a zero zone count to cause a denial of service.

The issue affects new-format ADFS images and is triggered before the disc record is used.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.