In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in ntfs_ib_copy_tail(), in libntfs-3g/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.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/releases#release-2026.7.7 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-xxv8-9r24-hcj9 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
09 Oct 2026, 14:17
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CWE | CWE-122 |
08 Oct 2026, 19:08
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/releases#release-2026.7.7 - Release Notes | |
| References | () https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-xxv8-9r24-hcj9 - Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:tuxera:ntfs-3g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.7 |
| CWE | CWE-787 | |
| First Time |
Tuxera ntfs-3g
Tuxera |
07 Oct 2026, 14:17
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-10-07 14:17
Updated : 2026-10-09 14:17
NVD link : CVE-2026-46569
Mitre link : CVE-2026-46569
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-46569
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Products Affected
tuxera
- ntfs-3g
