linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: centalize $INDEX_ROOT header validation A...
CVE-2026-72204 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-72204 (version 7.1.5-1), released August 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: centalize $INDEX_ROOT header validation Add a dedicated helper to perform stricter validation of $INDEX_ROOT and use it for both directory inodes and named index inodes. This keeps the root size and header geometry checks consistent across both read paths.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | |||
| linux · Debian 14 | 7.1.5-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-72204 | Aug 15, 2026 |
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