SB20260816492 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel orangefs

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SB20260816492 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel orangefs

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260816492
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) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72033)

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: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 an out-of-bounds read in fill_from_part() in the OrangeFS directory handling code when processing a crafted readdir entry trailer supplied by a userspace client. A local user can supply a crafted directory entry with a wrapped length value to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs because a directory entry size computed in size_t is truncated to a 32-bit value, which can bypass a bounds check and lead to a read far past the directory part.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References