CVE-2026-42617 | Tuxera ntfs-3g 2021.8.22/2022.10.3/2026.2.25 NTFS image index.c ntfs_ir_to_ib heap-based overflow

October 7, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability marked as very critical has been reported in Tuxera ntfs-3g 2021.8.22/2022.10.3/2026.2.25. This affects the function ntfs_ir_to_ib of the file index.c of the component NTFS image Handler. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-42617. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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