#VU64092 Heap-based buffer overflow in NTFS-3G
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64092
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-122
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 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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
NTFS-3G: 1.0 - 2021.8.14
External links
http://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/issues/16
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/26/1
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2093358
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.
