CVE-2026-46072
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ntfs3 module. A local attacker, by mounting a specially crafted NTFS (New Technology File System) image containing truncated run data, could trigger an out-of-bounds heap read. This vulnerability allows for the disclosure of sensitive information from kernel memory.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Other,Integrity,Availability
Technical Impact: Varies by Context; DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU); Modify Memory; Read Memory
When the quantity is not properly validated, then attackers can specify malicious quantities to cause excessive resource allocation, trigger unexpected failures, enable buffer overflows, etc.
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