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CVE-2021-39254: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Aug 30 2021(Updated: )

A crafted NTFS image can cause an integer overflow in memmove, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow in the function ntfs_attr_record_resize, in NTFS-3G < 2021.8.22.

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-2021-39254?

    CVE-2021-39254 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for an integer overflow leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-39254?

    To fix CVE-2021-39254, upgrade the ntfs-3g package to version 2021.8.22 or later for affected systems.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2021-39254?

    CVE-2021-39254 affects ntfs-3g versions prior to 2021.8.22 across multiple distributions including Red Hat, Debian, and Fedora.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2021-39254?

    The impact of CVE-2021-39254 includes potential remote code execution and system compromise due to the buffer overflow.

  • Is CVE-2021-39254 a remote vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2021-39254 can be exploited remotely through a crafted NTFS image.

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