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CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
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CVE-2021-33287: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Aug 30 2021(Updated: )

In NTFS-3G versions < 2021.8.22, when specially crafted NTFS attributes are read in the function ntfs_attr_pread_i, a heap buffer overflow can occur and allow for writing to arbitrary memory or denial of service of the application.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/ntfs3g<2021.8.22
2021.8.22
debian/ntfs-3g
1:2017.3.23AR.3-4+deb11u3
1:2022.10.3-1
1:2022.10.3-3
ntfs-3g<2021.8.22
Debian=9.0
Debian=10.0
Debian=11.0
Fedora=33
Fedora=35

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-33287?

    CVE-2021-33287 has a severity rating of 'high' due to the potential for heap buffer overflow that can lead to arbitrary memory writes or denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-33287?

    To fix CVE-2021-33287, upgrade NTFS-3G to version 2021.8.22 or later.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-33287?

    CVE-2021-33287 affects all NTFS-3G versions prior to 2021.8.22.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-33287?

    CVE-2021-33287 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs when reading specially crafted NTFS attributes.

  • Can CVE-2021-33287 lead to data loss?

    Yes, CVE-2021-33287 can potentially lead to data loss or corruption due to arbitrary memory writes.

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