CVE-2022-40284: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Nov 06 2022(Updated: )
A buffer overflow was discovered in NTFS-3G before 2022.10.3. Crafted metadata in an NTFS image can cause code execution. A local attacker can exploit this if the ntfs-3g binary is setuid root. A physically proximate attacker can exploit this if NTFS-3G software is configured to execute upon attachment of an external storage device.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ntfs-3g | <2022.10.3 | |
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| Fedora | =35 | |
| Fedora | =36 | |
| Fedora | =37 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/31/2
- https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/releases
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00029.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2BOQ7YLFT43KLXEN3EB6CS4DP635RJWP/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IA2D4PYOR7ABI7BWBMMMYKY2OPHTV2NI/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UGDKGXA4R2ZVUQ3CT4D4YGTFMNZQA7HW/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-01
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2236365
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2236366
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5239
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5264
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5405
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5587
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5796
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6168
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6167
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0404
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2236130
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IA2D4PYOR7ABI7BWBMMMYKY2OPHTV2NI/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2BOQ7YLFT43KLXEN3EB6CS4DP635RJWP/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UGDKGXA4R2ZVUQ3CT4D4YGTFMNZQA7HW/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-40284?
CVE-2022-40284 has a high severity due to its potential to enable code execution through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40284?
To fix CVE-2022-40284, update the NTFS-3G software to version 2022.10.3 or later on affected systems.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-40284?
CVE-2022-40284 affects users of NTFS-3G prior to version 2022.10.3, particularly in settings where the binary is setuid root.
Can CVE-2022-40284 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-40284 requires local access to exploit, making it less likely to be used in remote attacks.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-40284?
The impact of CVE-2022-40284 includes potential unauthorized code execution, which could compromise system integrity.
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