GLSA 202007-45: NTFS-3G: Remote code execution, possible privilege escalation

Severity:high
Title:NTFS-3G: Remote code execution, possible privilege escalation
Date:07/27/2020
Bugs: #717640
ID:202007-45

Synopsis

A buffer overflow in NTFS-3g might allow local or remote attacker(s) to execute arbitrary code, or escalate privileges.

Background

NTFS-3G is a stable, full-featured, read-write NTFS driver for various operating systems.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected Architecture(s)
sys-fs/ntfs3g < 2017.3.23-r3 >= 2017.3.23-r3 All supported architectures

Description

An integer underflow issue exists in NTFS-3G which may cause a heap buffer overflow with crafted input.

Impact

A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code while a local attacker may be able to escalate privileges.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All NTFS-3G users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-fs/ntfs3g-2017.3.23-r3"
    

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-202007-45.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License

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