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CVE-2021-35267

ntfs-3g: Stack buffer overflow triggered when correcting differences between MFT and MFTMirror sections

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

NTFS-3G versions < 2021.8.22, a stack buffer overflow can occur when correcting differences in the MFT and MFTMirror allowing for code execution or escalation of privileges when setuid-root.

NTFS-3G versiones anteriores a 2021.8.22, puede ocurrir un desbordamiento del búfer de la pila cuando son corregidas las diferencias en el MFT y el MFTMirror, permitiendo una ejecución de código o una escalada de privilegios cuando es setuid-root

The ntfs3g package is susceptible to a stack overflow. When correcting differences between the MFT and MFTMirror, incorrect checks lead to possible code execution. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2021-06-23 CVE Reserved
  • 2021-09-07 CVE Published
  • 2023-06-27 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-04 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
  • CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Tuxera
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Ntfs-3g
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< 2021.8.22
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Affected
Debian
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Debian Linux
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9.0
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Debian
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Debian Linux
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10.0
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Debian
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Debian Linux
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11.0
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Fedoraproject
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Fedora
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33
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Fedoraproject
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Fedora
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35
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