CVE-2026-64361: hfs/hfsplus: fix u32 overflow in check_and_correct_requested_length

highCVSS 7.1CVE-2026-64361

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Linux product: KernelOther

What: This vulnerability involves a u32 overflow in the check_and_correct_requested_length function in hfs/hfsplus.
Who is affected: Deployments of the Linux kernel using hfs/hfsplus are affected.
Urgency: Remediation is necessary to prevent potential issues, though exploitation is not confirmed.
Action: Apply the latest kernel patches that address this issue.

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Details

Source: Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity: high — CVSS 7.1
Published: 2026-07-14
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-64361

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-643610.13% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 3% of all scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-64361	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

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