CVE-2026-6684
FatFs Infinite Loop in GPT Partition Scan
Description
FatFs prior to R0.16 that use GPT scanning with 'FF_LBA64 = 1' contains an issue where an unbounded loop count derived from GPT header field GPTH_PtNum, enabling extremely long or effectively infinite mount-time scans. This maps to CWE-835 (Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition). Estimated CVSS v3.1 vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H (4.6, Medium). The estimated CISA SSVC vectors are Exploitation: PoC, Technical Impact: Partial.
INFO
Published Date :
July 1, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 2, 2026, 2:38 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
44488dab-36db-4358-99f9-bc116477f914
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 44488dab-36db-4358-99f9-bc116477f914 |
Solution
- Update FatFs to version R0.16 or later.
- Review and apply any relevant security patches.
- Ensure GPT scanning is configured securely.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-6684 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-6684.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://elm-chan.org/fsw/ff/ | Product |
| https://github.com/runZeroInc/vulns-2026-fatfs-chance | Third Party Advisory Exploit |
| https://www.runzero.com/advisories/fatfs-gpt-scan-loop-dos-cve-2026-6684/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.runzero.com/blog/fatfs-bugs/ | Third Party Advisory Exploit |
| https://github.com/runZeroInc/vulns-2026-fatfs-chance | Third Party Advisory Exploit |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-6684 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-6684
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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