ZDI-26-696: Linux Kernel NTFS3 Journal Heap-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.

• The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-72196.