CVE-2026-98315 Linux Kernel ntfs - Race Condition

Linux kernel ntfs subsystem contains a race condition caused by unprotected runlist updates in ntfs_non_resident_attr_shrink and ntfs_attr_map_cluster functions, letting attackers cause data corruption or volume errors, exploit requires concurrent access to NTFS volume.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
EPSS
0.13% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Race Condition
Impact
Denial Of Service, Data Tampering
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
6 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for runlist lock protection.

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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