In NTFS-3G through 2026.2.25, a heap-based buffer overflow exists in the function build_inherited_id() in libntfs-3g/security.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 crafted directory.
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-6389-1 | ntfs-3g security update |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-8554-1 | NTFS-3G vulnerabilities |
Fixes
Solution
No solution given by the vendor.
Workaround
No workaround given by the vendor.
References
History
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Heap‑based Buffer Overflow in NTFS‑3G's SUID‑root Binary Allows Heap Corruption via Malicious NTFS Image | |
| First Time appeared |
Tuxera
Tuxera ntfs-3g |
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| Weaknesses | CWE-122 | |
| Vendors & Products |
Tuxera
Tuxera ntfs-3g |
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| Description | In NTFS-3G through 2026.2.25, a heap-based buffer overflow exists in the function build_inherited_id() in libntfs-3g/security.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 crafted directory. | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2026-08-24T20:19:06.762Z
Reserved: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2026-56135
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Status : Received
Published: 2026-08-24T21:17:42.240
Modified: 2026-08-24T21:17:42.240
Link: CVE-2026-56135
No data.
OpenCVE Enrichment
Updated: 2026-08-24T21:30:16Z
Weaknesses
Debian DSA
Ubuntu USN