CVE-2026-72201: ntfs: validate index entries on reading

Published Aug 15, 2026

Updated

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

ntfs: validate index entries on reading

Validate index entries immediately after reading an index root or index block from disk. This eliminates repeated checks in lookup and readdir, and reduce the risk of missing checks in those paths.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72201?

CVE-2026-72201 has a risk rating of 37.

How do I fix CVE-2026-72201?

To fix CVE-2026-72201, ensure that your Linux kernel is updated to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

What impact does CVE-2026-72201 have on Linux systems?

CVE-2026-72201 impacts the validation of index entries in the NTFS file system, potentially leading to security issues on affected Linux systems.

When was CVE-2026-72201 published?

CVE-2026-72201 was published on August 15, 2026.

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-72201?

CVE-2026-72201 affects the Linux kernel specifically concerning NTFS index entry validation.

CVE-2026-72201: ntfs: validate index entries on reading

Affected Software

Event History

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72201?

How do I fix CVE-2026-72201?

What impact does CVE-2026-72201 have on Linux systems?

When was CVE-2026-72201 published?

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-72201?

Company

Resources

Contact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72201?

How do I fix CVE-2026-72201?

What impact does CVE-2026-72201 have on Linux systems?

When was CVE-2026-72201 published?

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-72201?