CVE-2026-46572

In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in ntfs_ib_cut_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 creating a file in a specially crafted directory.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

08 Oct 2026, 19:08

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CPE cpe:2.3:a:tuxera:ntfs-3g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
First Time Tuxera ntfs-3g
Tuxera
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-wx5r-gc7w-9hhc - () https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-wx5r-gc7w-9hhc - Patch, Vendor Advisory

07 Oct 2026, 19:17

Type Values Removed Values Added
CWE CWE-122
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.4

07 Oct 2026, 14:17

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-07 14:17

Updated : 2026-10-08 19:08


NVD link : CVE-2026-46572

Mitre link : CVE-2026-46572

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-46572


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Products Affected

tuxera

  • ntfs-3g
CWE
CWE-122

Heap-based Buffer Overflow