CVE-2026-45864: fs/ntfs3: prevent infinite loops caused by the next valid being the same

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

fs/ntfs3: prevent infinite loops caused by the next valid being the same

When processing valid within the range [valid : pos), if valid cannot be retrieved correctly, for example, if the retrieved valid value is always the same, this can trigger a potential infinite loop, similar to the hung problem reported by syzbot [1].

Adding a check for the valid value within the loop body, and terminating the loop and returning -EINVAL if the value is the same as the current value, can prevent this.

[1] INFO: task syz.4.21:6056 blocked for more than 143 seconds. Call Trace: rwbasewritelock+0x14f/0x750 kernel/locking/rwbasert.c:244 inodelock include/linux/fs.h:1027 [inline] ntfsfilewriteiter+0xe6/0x870 fs/ntfs3/file.c:1284

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.202
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.165
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.128
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.75
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.14
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.4

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-45864?

CVE-2026-45864 has a risk score of 22, indicating a critical severity level.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-45864?

CVE-2026-45864 affects the Linux kernel, particularly the ntfs3 filesystem.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-45864?

To resolve CVE-2026-45864, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been patched.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2026-45864?

CVE-2026-45864 could lead to infinite loops in the filesystem processing, potentially causing system stability issues.

5

When was CVE-2026-45864 published?

CVE-2026-45864 was published on May 27, 2026.

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