SB2026072115 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel f2fs
Published: July 21, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026072115
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) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-63815)
CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read in f2fs_fill_dentries() and inline directory handling when mounting a crafted filesystem image and reading an inline directory. A local user can mount a specially crafted image and read a crafted directory to disclose sensitive information.
Exploitation requires the flexible_inline_xattr feature to be enabled.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.