7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2021-39260: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Sep 06 2021(Updated: )

A crafted NTFS image can cause an out-of-bounds access in ntfs_inode_sync_standard_information 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-39260?

    CVE-2021-39260 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause out-of-bounds access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-39260?

    To fix CVE-2021-39260, upgrade to ntfs-3g version 2021.8.22 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2021-39260?

    CVE-2021-39260 affects versions of ntfs-3g prior to 2021.8.22 across various operating systems.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39260?

    CVE-2021-39260 is an out-of-bounds access vulnerability found in the NTFS-3G file system.

  • Can CVE-2021-39260 be exploited by attackers?

    Yes, an attacker could craft a malicious NTFS image to exploit CVE-2021-39260 and potentially execute arbitrary code.

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