CVE-2021-35267

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

Published Sep 7, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2819-1 ntfs-3g security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4971-1 ntfs-3g security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-21910 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.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Jul 9, 2026, 12:13 AM
Reserved
Jun 23, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 7, 2021, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jul 9, 2026, 1:16 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 30, 2021, 12:00 AM