# CVE-2026-71222: Gfs2-utils: gfs2-utils: heap out-of-bounds read via unchecked ea_num_ptrs in extended attribute processing

CVE-2026-71222 is fixed in gfs2-utils on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-71222 (version 3.6.1-2), released September 3, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-71222
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.3 (Moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0011
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 3, 2026
- Weakness: Out-of-bounds Read
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-71222

## Description

A heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in gfs2-utils. The ea_num_ptrs field from on-disk extended attribute metadata is consumed without bounds validation, causing a heap buffer over-read that may disclose sensitive memory contents or cause a crash when processing crafted GFS2 filesystem images.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | gfs2-utils Debian 14 | 3.6.1-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-71222](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-71222.md) | Sep 3, 2026 |

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