CVE-2022-30784: Input Validation

Published May 26, 2022
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Updated

A crafted NTFS image can cause heap exhaustion in ntfsgetattributevalue in NTFS-3G through 2021.8.22.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/ntfs-3g
1:2017.3.23AR.3-3+deb10u21:2017.3.23AR.3-3+deb10u31:2017.3.23AR.3-4+deb11u31:2022.10.3-1
redhat/ntfs-3g<2022.5.17
2022.5.17
tuxera NTFS-3G<=2021.8.22
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36

Event History

May 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30784?

CVE-2022-30784 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause heap exhaustion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-30784?

To fix CVE-2022-30784, upgrade to ntfs-3g version 2022.5.17 or later.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-30784?

CVE-2022-30784 affects ntfs-3g versions up to and including 2021.8.22.

4

Is CVE-2022-30784 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2022-30784 may be exploitable by an attacker with the ability to craft malicious NTFS images.

5

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2022-30784?

CVE-2022-30784 impacts various Linux distributions including Debian and Fedora when using vulnerable versions of ntfs-3g.

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