CVE-2025-71289

7.1 HIGH 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed Other OS & kernel

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: handle attr_set_size() errors when truncating files If attr_set_size() fails while truncating down, the error is silently ignored and the inode may be left in an inconsistent state.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-05-06 12:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-30 13:18 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.1 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2026-05-06 12:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-30 13:18 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel < 6.19.6

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.1

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: Low
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record