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CVE-2026-74596

UNKNOWN · CVSS N/A EPSS 0.15%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-22 · Last synced 2026-09-20

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the Linux kernel affects filesystems that utilize fs-verity, as the check for fs-verity being enabled during the `setattr_prepare()` function is unnecessary. This oversight allows truncation of fs-verity files even when fs-verity is not enabled, potentially leading to data integrity issues. Linux system administrators and developers working with filesystems that implement fs-verity should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to ensure proper file handling and protection.

CVE
CVE-2026-74596
Severity
UNKNOWN
CVSS
N/A
EPSS
0.15%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs,fsverity: remove check for fsverity being enabled in setattr_prepare() The check that fs-verity is available in the kernel is not necessary here. Filesystems could have fsverity files even without fs-verity enabled. In that case, truncate on fsverity file will succeed, what this check is trying to prevent.