#VU63796 Heap-based buffer overflow in NTFS-3G - CVE-2022-30784
Published: May 30, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU63796
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30784
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
NTFS-3G
NTFS-3G
Software vendor:
Tuxera
Tuxera
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in ntfs_get_attribute_value. A remote administrator can use a specially crafted NTFS image file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.