Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: fix hole runlist memory leak in insert range error path ntfs_non_resident_attr_insert_range() allocates hole_rl before mapping the whole runlist. If ntfs_attr_map_whole_runlist() fails, the error path drops ni->runlist.lock and returns without freeing hole_rl. This leaks memory of sizeof(*hole_rl) * 2 bytes. Fix this memory leak by freeing hole_rl before returning from that error path, matching the later error paths in the same function.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/06769b8f23b4b645b270c438649fff79768fb6fe
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d7f72cb21a829682f6d8968af4fbe413789d1fd
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72184?
CVE-2026-72184 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: fix hole runlist memory leak in insert range error path ntfs_non_resident_attr_insert_range() allocates hole_rl before mappi...
How severe is CVE-2026-72184?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-72184. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72184?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.