CVE-2026-46572
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CVE-2026-46572 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in ntfs_ib_cut_tail() in libntfs-3g/index.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the SUID-root ntfs-3g binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by creating a file in a specially crafted directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in ntfs_ib_cut_tail() in libntfs-3g/index.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the SUID-root ntfs-3g binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by creating a file in a specially crafted directory.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tuxera | Ntfs-3g | < 2026.7.7 |
References
- https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-wx5r-gc7w-9hhcPatch, Vendor Advisory
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