# CVE-2026-43228: hfs: Replace BUG_ON with error handling for CNID count checks

CVE-2026-43228 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-43228 (version 6.19.6-1), released May 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-43228
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.1 (Important)
- EPSS: 0.0013
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-43228

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  hfs: Replace BUG_ON with error handling for CNID count checks  In a06ec283e125 next_id, folder_count, and file_count in the super block info were expanded to 64 bits, and BUG_ONs were added to detect overflow. This triggered an error reported by syzbot: if the MDB is corrupted, the BUG_ON is triggered. This patch replaces this mechanism with proper error handling and resolves the syzbot reported bug.  Singed-off-by: Jori Koolstra <jkoolstra@xs4all.nl>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.19.6-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-43228](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-43228.md) | May 15, 2026 |

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