Disclosure summary
In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in ntfs_ib_cut_tail() in libntfs-3g/index.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the SUID-root ntfs-3g binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by creating a file in a specially crafted directory.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-122
Source-specific records & product guidance
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NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2026-46572
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 2026-10-07T10:17:11-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-08T15:08:27-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-10T20:50:46-04:00