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CVE-2026-74570

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.31%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-15 · Last synced 2026-09-14

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The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel's NTFS file system implementation, specifically in the handling of runlist reallocations, which could lead to potential overflow issues. If exploited, this could compromise data integrity or lead to system instability. Linux system administrators and developers working with NTFS file systems should prioritize applying the relevant updates to mitigate any associated risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-74570
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.31%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: harden runlist realloc size calculations Add a shared helper to safely convert runlist element counts to byte sizes using overflow checks, and use it in both ntfs_rl_realloc() and ntfs_rl_realloc_nofail().