Vulnerability identifier: #VU68937
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-20
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 in libntfs-3g/runlist.c to application incorrectly validates certain NTFS metadata, related to zero-sized runs. A local user can abuse application behavior to escalate privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
NTFS-3G: 2009.1.1 - 2022.5.17
External links
http://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/commit/18bfc676119a1188e8135287b8327b0760ba44a1
http://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/commit/76c3a799a97fbcedeeeca57f598be508ae2a1656
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/31/2
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.