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HIGH

CVE-2026-42616

Heap Buffer Overflow in NTFS-3G ntfscat

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

—

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
2026-10-07
Last Modified
2026-10-08

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42616?

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.

Is CVE-2026-42616 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-42616 has not been confirmed.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-42616?

CVE-2026-42616 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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