Vulnerability identifier: #VU63761

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30787

CWE-ID: CWE-191

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NTFS-3G
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Tuxera

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow in fuse_lib_readdir when using libfuse-lite. A local administrator can send a specially crafted request to the affected application, trigger integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NTFS-3G: 2021.8.22

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External links
http://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-6mv4-4v73-xw58
http://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/releases

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.