CVE-2025-71289
fs/ntfs3: handle attr_set_size() errors when truncating files
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: handle attr_set_size() errors when truncating files If attr_set_size() fails while truncating down, the error is silently ignored and the inode may be left in an inconsistent state.
INFO
Published Date :
May 6, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 6, 2026, 1:07 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Apply kernel patches for ntfs3 filesystem.
- Ensure attr_set_size() error handling is robust.
- Test file truncation operations thoroughly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-71289.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/576248a34b927e93b2fd3fff7df735ba73ad7d01 | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6dfea43d11513b7f2892529de55e8f0855108a2c |
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: handle attr_set_size() errors when truncating files If attr_set_size() fails while truncating down, the error is silently ignored and the inode may be left in an inconsistent state. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/576248a34b927e93b2fd3fff7df735ba73ad7d01 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6dfea43d11513b7f2892529de55e8f0855108a2c