SB20260816373 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel ocfs2

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SB20260816373 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel ocfs2

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260816373
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72159)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 6.8 [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]


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in ocfs2 inode validation when processing a forged dinode on an OCFS2 volume. A local user can provide a malformed inode with non-zero i_size and zero i_clusters to cause a denial of service.

Sparse regular files are exempt on volumes mounted with sparse allocation enabled, while non-inline directories are also affected by this malformed size and cluster state.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References