# CVE-2026-72204: 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.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-72204
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.4 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0018
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 15, 2026

## Description

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

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 7.1.5-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-72204](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-72204.md) | Aug 15, 2026 |

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