SB20260912293 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel orangefs



SB20260912293 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel orangefs

Published: September 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260912293
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89497)

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to write past the end of an allocated keyword buffer.

The vulnerability exists due to a heap-based buffer overflow in orangefs_prepare_cdm_array() when processing a client debug entry that begins with a space. A local user can supply a client debug entry beginning with a space to write past the end of an allocated keyword buffer.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.