Vulnerability Description
NTFS-3G versions < 2021.8.22, when a specially crafted NTFS attribute from the MFT is setup in the function ntfs_attr_setup_flag, a heap buffer overflow can occur allowing for code execution and escalation of privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tuxera | Ntfs-3G | < 2021.8.22 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ntfs-3g.comProductVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/30/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00013.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-01Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4971Third Party Advisory
- http://ntfs-3g.comProductVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/30/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00013.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-01Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4971Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-35269?
CVE-2021-35269 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). NTFS-3G versions < 2021.8.22, when a specially crafted NTFS attribute from the MFT is setup in the function ntfs_attr_setup_flag, a heap buffer overflow can occur allowing for code execution and escal...
How severe is CVE-2021-35269?
CVE-2021-35269 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-35269?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tuxera Ntfs-3G, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.