CVE-2026-89614
kernel: ntfs: bound the free-cluster bitmap scan to the volume
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 11, 2026
Updated · September 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NTFS file system driver. This vulnerability occurs because the free-cluster bitmap scan is not properly bounded to the volume size. A specially crafted NTFS image, where the bitmap covers more clusters than the volume actually has, can lead to an out-of-bounds read when a file on such a volume is extended. This could result in system instability 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-125 · Out-of-bounds Read