# CVE-2026-72208: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  ntfs: add bounds check before accessing EA entri...

CVE-2026-72208 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-72208 (version 7.1.5-1), released August 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-72208
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.8 (critical)
- EPSS: 0.0055
- 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: add bounds check before accessing EA entries  in ntfs_ea_lookup and ntfs_listxattr, this verifies that there is enough space in the EA entry before accessing the next_entry_offset field of the EA entry.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 7.1.5-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-72208](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-72208.md) | Aug 15, 2026 |

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