ZDI-CAN-31573: ZDI-26-698: 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?
Systems running an affected Linux Kernel installation are exposed if a local attacker can execute low-privileged code on the system.
2
What access does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker must already have the ability to run low-privileged code locally on the target. The provided information does not indicate that remote access alone is sufficient.
3
What is the potential impact?
Successful exploitation can disclose sensitive information through an out-of-bounds read in NTFS3. The advisory assigns a CVSS rating of 5.2.