CVE Catalog

CVE-2021-35269

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.48%

38th percentile - higher than 38% of all known CVEs

Summary

In NTFS-3G versions prior to 2021.8.22, a heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ntfs_attr_setup_flag function when processing a specially crafted NTFS attribute from the MFT. This can lead to arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely or locally to gain elevated privileges and full control over the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Upgrade NTFS-3G to version 2021.8.22 or later immediately. If an upgrade is not possible, restrict access to NTFS file systems to trusted sources only.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS