Disclosure summary
In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in ntfs_decompress() in compress.c that allows an attacker to corrupt one byte of heap memory in the SUID-root ntfs-3g binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by reading the special crafted file.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-122, CWE-193
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2026-42618
Open original source · Updated Oct 08, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| tuxera | ntfs-3g | * {"versionEndExcluding":"2026.7.7"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- github.com — Release Notes
- github.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-10-07T10:17:09-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-08T15:09:07-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-10T20:50:46-04:00