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.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
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 Debian DSA |
DSA-6389-1 | ntfs-3g security update |
 Ubuntu USN |
USN-8554-1 | NTFS-3G vulnerabilities |
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History
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| Description | 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. | |
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MITRE
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2026-10-07T13:52:36.636Z
Reserved: 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2026-46572
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NVD
Status : Awaiting Analysis
Published: 2026-10-07T14:17:11.470
Modified: 2026-10-07T14:47:21.140
Link: CVE-2026-46572
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