Description


In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in ntfs_ir_to_ib() in index.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the SUID-root ntfs-3g binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by extending a directory, e.g., by creating a file.

Related CPE's


Vulnerable

Weaknesses


134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

Secondary

CWE-122

CVSS impact metrics


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

7.1 · High

Information


Source identifier

[email protected]

Vulnerability status

Analyzed

Published

2026-10-07T14:17:09.587Z

42 hours ago

Last modified

2026-10-08T19:09:12.637Z

14 hours ago