7.8
CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2021-39262: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Aug 30 2021(Updated: )

A crafted NTFS image can cause an out-of-bounds access in ntfs_decompress 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-2021-39262?

    CVE-2021-39262 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause out-of-bounds access leading to system instability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-39262?

    To fix CVE-2021-39262, upgrade to NTFS-3G version 2021.8.22 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2021-39262?

    NTFS-3G versions earlier than 2021.8.22 are affected by CVE-2021-39262.

  • Can CVE-2021-39262 lead to data corruption?

    Yes, CVE-2021-39262 can lead to data corruption as it involves an out-of-bounds access vulnerability.

  • Is CVE-2021-39262 specific to any operating system?

    CVE-2021-39262 affects multiple operating systems that utilize NTFS-3G, including various Debian and Red Hat versions.

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