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CVE-2026-45864

kernel: fs/ntfs3: prevent infinite loops caused by the next valid being the same

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · May 27, 2026

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NTFS3 file system driver. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to trigger an infinite loop when the system attempts to process specific file system data. Successful exploitation can lead to a system hang, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-606 · Unchecked Input for Loop Condition