Description
In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in cat() in ntfscat.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the ntfscat binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by reading a file.
Published: 2026-10-07
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6389-1 ntfs-3g security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8554-1 NTFS-3G vulnerabilities
History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Heap Buffer Overflow in NTFS-3G ntfscat
First Time appeared Tuxera
Tuxera ntfs-3g
Weaknesses CWE-120
Vendors & Products Tuxera
Tuxera ntfs-3g

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in cat() in ntfscat.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the ntfscat binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by reading a file.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-07T13:58:08.756Z

Reserved: 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-42616

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-07T14:17:09.423

Modified: 2026-10-07T14:47:21.140

Link: CVE-2026-42616

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Updated: 2026-10-07T15:45:06Z

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