Linux Kernel NTFS memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in Linux Kernel. This affects an unknown function of the component NTFS. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-89610. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel (the affected version unknown) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component NTFS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: verify run length exceeding volume boundary The mapping pairs decoder validates that the starting LCN is within the volume but does not check if the run extends beyond the volume boundary. A malformed NTFS image with a crafted mapping pairs array could cause the kernel to access memory beyond the volume boundary, potentially leading to memory corruption and privilege escalation. Add validation to ensure lcn + length stays within nr_clusters.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-89610 since 09/11/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/14/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 345384 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-89610), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch 6e844d4b82434a781b80d02145fd1b17cf90e3c3/fea9e4488f384c0ef1c0e3d96b565127c1b98447 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (345384). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Temp Score: 8.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 345384
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-89610

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 6e844d4b82434a781b80d02145fd1b17cf90e3c3/fea9e4488f384c0ef1c0e3d96b565127c1b98447

Timelineinfo

09/11/2026 CVE reserved
09/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/12/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
09/14/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CNA: Linux
CVE: CVE-2026-89610 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-89610
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-402916

Entryinfo

Created: 09/12/2026 01:46
Updated: 09/14/2026 04:34
Changes: 09/12/2026 01:46 (56), 09/14/2026 04:34 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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