CVE-2021-33289: Buffer Overflow
From https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/30/1:
Security vulnerabilities were identified in the open source NTFS-3G and NTFSPROGS software. These vulnerabilities were confirmed and resolved. To our knowledge, these vulnerabilities have not been exploited.
These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker using a maliciously crafted NTFS-formatted image file or external storage to potentially execute arbitrary privileged code, if the attacker has either local access and the ntfs-3g binary is setuid root, or if the attacker has physical access to an external port to a computer which is configured to run the ntfs-3g binary or one of the ntfsprogs tools when the external storage is plugged into the computer. These vulnerabilities result from incorrect validation of some of the NTFS metadata that could potentially cause buffer overflows, which could be exploited by an attacker. Common ways for attackers to gain physical access to a machine is through social engineering or an evil maid attack on an unattended computer.
We recommend installing and applying the update with the security fixes, and advise to follow security guidance and frameworks such as NIST for assessing and improving an organization’s abilities to prevent, detect, and respond to security threats and cyber attacks.
AFFECTED PRODUCTS: All previous versions of open source NTFS-3G and NTFSPROGS.
WORKAROUND: None
SOLUTION: Upgrade to 2021.8.22
PROJECT URL: https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g
ADVISORY ID: NTFS3G-SA-2021-0001
ISSUE DATE: 2021-08-30
SEVERITY: Moderate
CVEs: CVE-2021-33285, CVE-2021-35269, CVE-2021-35268, CVE-2021-33289, CVE-2021-33286, CVE-2021-35266, CVE-2021-33287, CVE-2021-35267, CVE-2021-39251, CVE-2021-39252, CVE-2021-39253, CVE-2021-39254, CVE-2021-39255, CVE-2021-39256, CVE-2021-39257, CVE-2021-39258, CVE-2021-39259, CVE-2021-39260, CVE-2021-39261, CVE-2021-39262, CVE-2021-39263
CVSS SCORE: 3.9-6.7
ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Jeremy Galindo, Akshay Ajayan, Kyle Zeng and Fish Wang for reporting these vulnerabilities.
Other sources
In NTFS-3G versions < 2021.8.22, when a specially crafted MFT section is supplied in an NTFS image a heap buffer overflow can occur and allow for code execution.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/ntfs3gto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2021.8.22 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/ntfs-3gto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:2017.3.23AR.3-4+deb11u4Fixed in 1:2017.3.23AR.3-4+deb11u3Fixed in 1:2022.10.3-1+deb12u2Fixed in 1:2022.10.3-5 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ntfs-3gto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2021.8.22Patch NTFS3G-SA-2021-0001
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-33289?
CVE-2021-33289 has been identified as a security vulnerability in NTFS-3G and NTFSPROGS software.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33289?
To resolve CVE-2021-33289, update your ntfs-3g package to version 2021.8.22 or later for Red Hat or the specific patched versions for Debian.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-33289?
CVE-2021-33289 affects versions of the ntfs-3g package in Red Hat and Debian distributions, as well as specific Fedora versions.
Is CVE-2021-33289 being actively exploited?
There have been no specific reports confirming active exploitation of CVE-2021-33289, but vulnerabilities should always be promptly addressed.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-33289?
The potential impacts of CVE-2021-33289 may include unauthorized access or compromise of data handled by the affected NTFS-3G and NTFSPROGS software.