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High
CVE-2021-35266
In NTFS-3G versions < 2021.8.22, when a specially crafted NTFS...
Vulnerability Description
In NTFS-3G versions < 2021.8.22, when a specially crafted NTFS inode pathname is supplied in an NTFS image a heap buffer overflow can occur resulting in memory disclosure, denial of service and even code execution.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/30/1
- https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-q759-8j5v-q5jp
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4971
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/766ISTT3KCARKFUIQT7N6WV6T63XOKG3/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HSEKTKHO5HFZHWZNJNBJZA56472KRUZI/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00013.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-01
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
ntfs-3g, debian linux, fedora
Vulnerable Versions:
0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 33, 35
Timeline
Official Publish:
September 7th, 2021
Last Modified:
July 9th, 2026
Added to House:
July 21st, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.