CVE-2026-63954 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hpfs: fix a crash if hpfs_map_dnode_bitmap fails If hpfs_map_dnode_bitmap fails, the code would call hpfs_brelse4 on uninitialized quad buffer head, causing a crash.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's HPFS (High Performance File System) implementation can cause a system crash. This issue arises when the function 'hpfs_map_dnode_bitmap' fails, leaving the code to call 'hpfs_brelse4' on an uninitialized buffer. The problem has been addressed in the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel to address this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
By selecting these links, you will be leaving this site. These are references gathered from the official CVE record and are not endorsed by Volerion.
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 19, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |