Linux Kernel ntfs3 fs/ntfs3 _ntfs_bad_inode exceptional condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _ntfs_bad_inode of the file fs/ntfs3 of the component ntfs3. Such manipulation leads to exceptional condition. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-72477. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (version unknown). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function _ntfs_bad_inode of the file fs/ntfs3 of the component ntfs3. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a exceptional condition vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-755. The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition. Impacted is integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: call _ntfs_bad_inode() when failing to rename It is safe to call _ntfs_bad_inode on live inodes since: commit 519b078998ce ("fs/ntfs3: Exclude call make_bad_inode for live nodes.") The WARN_ON was added when it wasn't safe by: commit d99208b91933 ("fs/ntfs3: cancle set bad inode after removing name fails") Replace the WARN_ON with a call to _ntfs_bad_inode() to prevent further operations on the inconsistent inode.

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-72477 since 08/09/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/15/2026).

Applying the patch ff825bf0521f6da2f30878cbad18ab7b341bc31b is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Exceptional condition
CWE: CWE-755
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Patch: ff825bf0521f6da2f30878cbad18ab7b341bc31b

Timelineinfo

08/09/2026 CVE reserved
08/15/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
08/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-72477 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-72477
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-390698

Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2026 14:07
Changes: 08/15/2026 14:07 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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