CVE-2026-42616GHSA-p6mp-gp2j-7358
In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in cat() in ntfscat.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the ntfscat binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is
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CVSS
7.8HighExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.16%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 4% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
What fixes it
- 2026.7.7ntfs-3gGitHub
A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.
Description
In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in cat() in ntfscat.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the ntfscat binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by reading a file.
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Affected versions 2
- n/aaffected: n/aCVE List
- ntfs-3g2026.2.25 and earlierGitHub