Linux Kernel up to 6.19.5 ntfs3 attr_set_size state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.19.5 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function attr_set_size of the component ntfs3. The manipulation leads to state issue. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-71289. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.19.5 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function attr_set_size of the component ntfs3. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-371. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: handle attr_set_size() errors when truncating files If attr_set_size() fails while truncating down, the error is silently ignored and the inode may be left in an inconsistent state.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-71289 since 05/06/2026. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/21/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 321868 (Debian dsa-6355 : ata-modules-6.12.90+deb13-armmp-di - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.19.6 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 6dfea43d11513b7f2892529de55e8f0855108a2c/576248a34b927e93b2fd3fff7df735ba73ad7d01 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (321868) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1405). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Microsoft Azure Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 321868
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-6355 : ata-modules-6.12.90+deb13-armmp-di - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.19.6
Patch: 6dfea43d11513b7f2892529de55e8f0855108a2c/576248a34b927e93b2fd3fff7df735ba73ad7d01

Timelineinfo

05/06/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/06/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
05/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/21/2026 +46 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-71289 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-71289
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-361427
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1405 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/06/2026 16:39
Updated: 06/21/2026 21:51
Changes: 05/06/2026 16:39 (59), 05/17/2026 11:32 (10), 05/18/2026 14:30 (7), 06/21/2026 21:51 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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