CVE-2026-42617 | BDVDB-2026-384103 Detail
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.
Impact#
Per CVSS v3.1: confidentiality impact none, integrity impact high, availability impact high. Attack vector: local.
Weaknesses#
- CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow
References#
Exploit#
No public exploit known
History#
- Version 1Record published in the CVE List.