Description
In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a out-of-bounds read exists in ntfs_fix_file_name() in libntfs-3g/reparse.c that allows an attacker to read possibly confidential information in ntfs-3g process memory by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The out-of-bounds read is triggered by a readlink on a corrupted file.
Published:
2026-10-07
Score:
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EPSS:
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KEV:
No
Impact:
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Action:
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-6389-1 | ntfs-3g security update |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-8554-1 | NTFS-3G vulnerabilities |
References
History
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| Description | In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a out-of-bounds read exists in ntfs_fix_file_name() in libntfs-3g/reparse.c that allows an attacker to read possibly confidential information in ntfs-3g process memory by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The out-of-bounds read is triggered by a readlink on a corrupted file. | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2026-10-07T14:29:19.317Z
Reserved: 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2026-46571
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Status : Awaiting Analysis
Published: 2026-10-07T14:17:10.980
Modified: 2026-10-07T14:47:21.140
Link: CVE-2026-46571
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
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Debian DSA
Ubuntu USN