CVE-2026-74570
ntfs: harden runlist realloc size calculations
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: harden runlist realloc size calculations Add a shared helper to safely convert runlist element counts to byte sizes using overflow checks, and use it in both ntfs_rl_realloc() and ntfs_rl_realloc_nofail().
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 15, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 15, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-74570
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version.
- Apply relevant security patches for the ntfs driver.
- Recompile the kernel with updated ntfs driver code.
- Reboot the system after updating.
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-2026-74570.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/57e7b8bf7b02a0140463fea786e5172cbdf2da2f | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8bed376124ab4505b70083a2b91f2c7ef6d51e24 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Aug. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '11ccc9107dc460de28af90fac1f42404d9802735', 'lessThan': '57e7b8bf7b02a0140463fea786e5172cbdf2da2f', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '11ccc9107dc460de28af90fac1f42404d9802735', 'lessThan': '8bed376124ab4505b70083a2b91f2c7ef6d51e24', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['fs/ntfs/runlist.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.1'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '7.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.8', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.1.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.2-rc6', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['fs/ntfs/runlist.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: harden runlist realloc size calculations Add a shared helper to safely convert runlist element counts to byte sizes using overflow checks, and use it in both ntfs_rl_realloc() and ntfs_rl_realloc_nofail(). Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/57e7b8bf7b02a0140463fea786e5172cbdf2da2f Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8bed376124ab4505b70083a2b91f2c7ef6d51e24