ZDI-26-699: Linux Kernel NTFS3 Out-of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published Sep 14, 2026
·Updated
This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 5.2.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux Kernel
Event History
Sep 14, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who is exposed to this issue?
Affected Linux Kernel installations are exposed when an attacker can already execute low-privileged code locally on the system. The described impact is disclosure of sensitive information.
2
Does exploitation require remote access or prior code execution?
The available information describes this as a local attack and states that the attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system. No remote exploitation path is described.