# CVE-2026-42494: xen: [This CNA information record relates to multiple CVEs; the text explains which aspects/vulnerabilities correspond to...

CVE-2026-42494 is fixed in xen on 1 platform, first by SUSE-SU-2026:3409-1, released July 29, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-42494
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.1 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0011
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 28, 2026

## Description

[This CNA information record relates to multiple CVEs; the text explains which aspects/vulnerabilities correspond to which CVE.]  The directory and Rock Ridge / SUSP walk in libfsimage's iso9660 driver derives several lengths directly from attacker-controlled on-disk fields without validating them:   * The directory loop itself assumes a good record length.  This is    CVE-2026-42494.   * The calculation of the System Use area may underflow.  This is    CVE-2026-42495.   * The Rock Ridge extension loop assumes a good (inner) record length.    This is CVE-2026-62423.   * The Rock Ridge NM record processing assumes a good entry length.    This is CVE-2026-62424.   * The Rock Ridge CE record processing assumes a good size and offset.    This is CVE-2026-62425.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | xen Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 4.17.7-0+deb12u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-42494](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-42494.md) | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Linux | xen Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 4.20.3+127-gc42374a105-0+deb13u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-42494](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-42494.md) | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Linux | xen Debian 14 | 4.20.3+127-gc42374a105-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-42494](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-42494.md) | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Linux | xen sles 15.6 | 4.18.5_20-150600.3.53.3 | [SUSE-SU-2026:3409-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-3409-1.md) | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Linux | xen sles 15.7 | 4.20.4_04-150700.3.46.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4090-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4090-1.md) | Sep 8, 2026 |

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