CVE-2026-97437 Linux Kernel ntfs3 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Linux kernel ntfs3 contains an out-of-bounds read caused by improper bounds checking in ntfs_dir_emit() and hdr_find_e(), letting attackers with crafted NTFS images cause memory reads beyond entry boundaries, exploit requires crafted NTFS image.

CVSS base score 7.1 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.14% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Out-of-Bounds Read
Impact
Information Disclosure, Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Published
24 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for ntfs3 out-of-bounds read.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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