SB2022060831 - Ubuntu update for ntfs-3g
Published: June 8, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022060831
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-46790)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the ntfsck in NTFS-3G when processing specially crafted NTFS filesystem. A local user can mount a malicious NTFS filesystem, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.