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HIGH

CVE-2026-46570

CVSS v3

8.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

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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 ntfs_index_walk_down() in libntfs-3g/index.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the SUID-root ntfs-3g binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by reading the special crafted file metadata.

Technical details

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-46570?

In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a heap buffer overflow exists in ntfs_index_walk_down() in libntfs-3g/index.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the SUID-root ntfs-3g binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by reading the special crafted file metadata.

Is CVE-2026-46570 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-46570 has not been confirmed.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-46570?

CVE-2026-46570 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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