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CVE-2026-97486

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hpfs: handle set_blocksize failures hpfs uses buffer_heads, which don't handle block size > PAGE_SIZE well.

Published Sep 24, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-97486 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

hpfs: handle set_blocksize failures

hpfs uses buffer_heads, which don't handle block size > PAGE_SIZE well.

Without this, mounting will hit the

BUG_ON(offset >= folio_size(folio));

in folio_set_bh on the first __bread_gfp call.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-97486?

CVE-2026-97486 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-97486?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-97486?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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