ext2: reject inodes with zero i_nlink and valid mode in ext2_iget()
CVE-2026-46002 is a vulnerability related to the ext2 filesystem implementation in Microsoft products, specifically involving the rejection of inodes with zero i_nlink and a valid mode in the ext2_iget() function. The provided information does not include technical details beyond this or any exploit data. No patch or remediation details are available, and there is no indication of known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability affects Microsoft and Azure Linux 3. 0 versions. No CVSS score is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability concerns the ext2 filesystem code path in Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 products, where the ext2_iget() function does not properly reject inodes that have a zero link count (i_nlink) but a valid mode. The description and technical details are minimal, and no further exploitation or impact specifics are provided. No patch or mitigation information is included in the advisory data.
Potential Impact
The impact details are not explicitly described in the available data. Without further information, it is unclear what security consequences arise from this inode handling issue. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
ext2: reject inodes with zero i_nlink and valid mode in ext2_iget()
Description
CVE-2026-46002 is a vulnerability related to the ext2 filesystem implementation in Microsoft products, specifically involving the rejection of inodes with zero i_nlink and a valid mode in the ext2_iget() function. The provided information does not include technical details beyond this or any exploit data. No patch or remediation details are available, and there is no indication of known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability affects Microsoft and Azure Linux 3. 0 versions. No CVSS score is provided.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability concerns the ext2 filesystem code path in Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 products, where the ext2_iget() function does not properly reject inodes that have a zero link count (i_nlink) but a valid mode. The description and technical details are minimal, and no further exploitation or impact specifics are provided. No patch or mitigation information is included in the advisory data.
Potential Impact
The impact details are not explicitly described in the available data. Without further information, it is unclear what security consequences arise from this inode handling issue. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-46002
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab9ce29bf47b502899a5
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:52 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:16:49 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 12:00:52 AM
Views: 3
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