AUGUST 15, 2026
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CVE-2026-72208

UNKNOWN · CVSS N/A

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-15 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's NTFS implementation allows for potential out-of-bounds access when handling extended attribute (EA) entries, specifically in the ntfs_ea_lookup and ntfs_listxattr functions. This flaw could lead to memory corruption or crashes, impacting system stability and security. Linux system administrators and developers working with NTFS file systems should prioritize addressing this issue to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-72208
Severity
UNKNOWN
CVSS
N/A
EPSS
N/A
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: add bounds check before accessing EA entries in ntfs_ea_lookup and ntfs_listxattr, this verifies that there is enough space in the EA entry before accessing the next_entry_offset field of the EA entry.