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CVE-2026-42616

Status: AnalyzedHigh (7.8)—

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.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

🎯 ATT&CK techniques

How this vulnerability is exploited and what the attacker gains, in MITRE ATT&CK terms.

Buffer overflow en aplicación cliente (ntfscat) con interacción requerida (UI:R): abrir imagen NTFS maliciosa. Corrupción de heap permite ejecución de código.

Inferred by our analysis agent from the official description, CVSS vector and CWE, and checked by a supervisor. May contain errors.

🛡️ ATT&CK mitigations that cover these techniques

Restrict Web-Based ContentPrivileged Account ManagementLimit Software InstallationExecution PreventionBehavior Prevention on EndpointDisable or Remove Feature or Program

Affected technologies (1)

Tuxera — Ntfs-3g

CWEs

References

Raw JSON (NVD)

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