HIGH
CVE-2023-26607
CWE-125Published: February 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In the Linux kernel 6.0.8, there is an out-of-bounds read in ntfs_attr_find in fs/ntfs/attrib.c.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-26607 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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https://lkml.org/lkml/2023/2/21/1353Exploit · Issue Tracking
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230316-0010/Third Party Advisory
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https://lkml.org/lkml/2023/2/21/1353Exploit · Issue Tracking
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230316-0010/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-26607
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 26, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-26607 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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