CVE-2026-72187: ntfs: avoid self-deadlock during inode eviction

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

ntfs: avoid self-deadlock during inode eviction

An attribute-list update performed while allocating clusters can drop the last reference to the temporary attribute inode. Evicting that inode drops its reference to the base inode and can invoke ntfsdropbiginode() for the base inode from within the base inode's own writeback path.

If the base inode is unlinked, ntfsdropbiginode() calls truncatesetsize(), which waits for the inode's folio writeback to complete. The same writeback worker is responsible for completing that writeback, so it waits for itself indefinitely.

Prevent this self-deadlock by grabbing a reference to the base inode at the beginning of ntfswritepages() and releasing it at the end of the function. This defers eviction until all bios have been submitted, allowing the wait for folio writeback to complete safely.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:21 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72187?

The severity of CVE-2026-72187 is classified as risk 27.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72187?

To fix CVE-2026-72187, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that contains the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72187?

CVE-2026-72187 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to the update that resolves this issue.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72187?

CVE-2026-72187 is a resource management vulnerability related to inode eviction in the NTFS file system.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-72187?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-72187 include the possibility of a self-deadlock during inode eviction which could affect system stability.

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