7.8
CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2021-39261: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Aug 30 2021(Updated: )

A crafted NTFS image can cause a heap-based buffer overflow in ntfs_compressed_pwrite 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-2021-39261?

    CVE-2021-39261 is categorized as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to potential system compromise.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-39261?

    To remediate CVE-2021-39261, update your NTFS-3G package to version 2021.8.22 or later.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-39261?

    CVE-2021-39261 affects NTFS-3G versions before 2021.8.22, as well as specific Debian distributions prior to their fixed versions.

  • What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2021-39261?

    CVE-2021-39261 impacts systems using vulnerable versions of the NTFS-3G file system driver on various Linux distributions.

  • How can I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2021-39261?

    You can determine if your system is vulnerable by checking the NTFS-3G version installed and comparing it to the fixed version 2021.8.22.

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