CVE-2026-45864 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: prevent infinite loops caused by the next valid being the same When processing valid within the range [valid : pos), if valid cannot be retrieved correctly, for example, if the retrieved valid value is always the same, this can trigger a potential infinite loop, similar to the hung problem reported by syzbot [1]. Adding a check for the valid value within the loop body, and terminating the loop and returning -EINVAL if the value is the same as the current value, can prevent this. [1] INFO: task syz.4.21:6056 blocked for more than 143 seconds. Call Trace: rwbase_write_lock+0x14f/0x750 kernel/locking/rwbase_rt.c:244 inode_lock include/linux/fs.h:1027 [inline] ntfs_file_write_iter+0xe6/0x870 fs/ntfs3/file.c:1284
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's NTFS3 file system can lead to an infinite loop during file write operations. This issue occurs when the 'valid' value cannot be correctly retrieved, causing the same value to be read repeatedly. As a result, the system can become unresponsive, a problem similar to one previously reported by the Syzkaller fuzzer. The vulnerability affects several versions of the Linux kernel.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been fixed. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available on the Linux Kernel Archives.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/27b75ca4e51e3e4554dc85dbf1a0246c66106fd3 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4bf3bafb8e0635ed93e3cd4156dcbcc0fb960cb4 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/50c822fcb36768f1fb356f05b02a2248ef81936d | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6d93239b4fc479f7c0a412dd196ec0ca2672d14a | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71c8b966ec56e13c02388c1312910588bb49be7a | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a47a2bb9aa6455d5cee1045814a60c749309c92b | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b97e371e5d1c13d722335d46eb8bc1a22b272a0e | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-835 | Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.202 >= 5.16, < 6.1.165 >= 6.2, < 6.6.128 >= 6.7, < 6.12.75 >= 6.13, < 6.18.14 >= 6.19, < 6.19.4 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |