#VU63790 Heap-based buffer overflow in NTFS-3G - CVE-2022-30788

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63790

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30788

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NTFS-3G
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Tuxera

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in ntfs_mft_rec_alloc. A remote administrator can use a specially crafted NTFS image file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NTFS-3G: 2021.8.22

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External links
https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-xchm-ph5h-hw4x
https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/releases

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.