CVE-2026-64360
kernel: hfs/hfsplus: zero-initialize buffer in hfs_bnode_read
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 25, 2026
Updated · September 5, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. The hfs_bnode_read() function within the HFS/HFS+ filesystem driver could return without fully initializing a buffer. This could lead to the use of uninitialized memory, potentially causing unpredictable system behavior or the disclosure of sensitive information.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-908 · Use of Uninitialized Resource