CVE-2026-42617

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:tuxera:ntfs-3g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

08 Oct 2026, 19:09

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CPE cpe:2.3:a:tuxera:ntfs-3g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References () https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/releases#release-2026.7.7 - () https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/releases#release-2026.7.7 - Release Notes
References () https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-jv65-qqf7-f692 - () https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-jv65-qqf7-f692 - Patch, Vendor Advisory
First Time Tuxera ntfs-3g
Tuxera

07 Oct 2026, 21:17

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CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.1
CWE CWE-122

07 Oct 2026, 14:17

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-07 14:17

Updated : 2026-10-08 19:09


NVD link : CVE-2026-42617

Mitre link : CVE-2026-42617

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-42617


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Products Affected

tuxera

  • ntfs-3g
CWE
CWE-122

Heap-based Buffer Overflow