SB20260816342 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel ntfs3

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SB20260816342 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel ntfs3

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260816342
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72194)

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

CVSSv4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow in indx_find_buffer() in the ntfs3 filesystem driver when mounting a crafted NTFS filesystem and deleting a file that triggers index rebalancing. An attacker with physical access can provide a malicious NTFS image with circular index node references to cause a denial of service.

User interaction may be required in environments where removable media is mounted through desktop automount.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References