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CVE-2026-46571

5.5 · MEDIUM

In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a out-of-bounds read exists in ntfs_fix_file_name() in libntfs-3g/reparse.c that allows an attacker to read possibly confidential information in ntfs-3g process memory b…

Published Oct 7, 2026tuxeraCWE-125EPSS 0.13%

Overview

CVE-2026-46571 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tuxera ntfs-3g. It was published on October 7, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a out-of-bounds read exists in ntfs_fix_file_name() in libntfs-3g/reparse.c that allows an attacker to read possibly confidential information in ntfs-3g process memory by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The out-of-bounds read is triggered by a readlink on a corrupted file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tuxera. Update ntfs-3g to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
tuxerantfs-3g>= 0, < 2026.7.7Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-46571?

CVE-2026-46571 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tuxera ntfs-3g. It was published on October 7, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-46571?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-46571?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tuxera. Update ntfs-3g to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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