7.8
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-30788: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu May 26 2022(Updated: )

A crafted NTFS image can cause a heap-based buffer overflow in ntfs_mft_rec_alloc in NTFS-3G through 2021.8.22.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/ntfs-3g
1:2017.3.23AR.3-3+deb10u2
1:2017.3.23AR.3-3+deb10u3
1:2017.3.23AR.3-4+deb11u3
1:2022.10.3-1
redhat/ntfs-3g<2022.5.17
2022.5.17
ntfs-3g<=2021.8.22
Fedora=35
Fedora=36
Debian=9.0
Debian=10.0
Debian=11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-30788?

    CVE-2022-30788 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-30788?

    To remediate CVE-2022-30788, upgrade to ntfs-3g version 2022.5.17 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-30788?

    CVE-2022-30788 affects ntfs-3g versions prior to 2022.5.17 and certain versions of Debian, Red Hat, and Fedora.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-30788?

    CVE-2022-30788 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability within the ntfs_mft_rec_alloc function in NTFS-3G.

  • When was CVE-2022-30788 discovered?

    CVE-2022-30788 was publicly disclosed in May 2022.

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