CVE-2021-39257

ntfs-3g: Endless recursion from ntfs_attr_pwrite() triggered by an unallocated bitmap

Published Sep 7, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A crafted NTFS image with an unallocated bitmap can lead to a endless recursive function call chain (starting from ntfs_attr_pwrite), causing stack consumption in NTFS-3G < 2021.8.22.

Remediation

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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-2021-25619 A crafted NTFS image with an unallocated bitmap can lead to a endless recursive function call chain (starting from ntfs_attr_pwrite), causing stack consumption in NTFS-3G < 2021.8.22.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 2:06 AM
Reserved
Aug 17, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 7, 2021, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:03 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 30, 2021, 12:00 AM