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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202007-45
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: High
Title: NTFS-3G: Remote code execution, possible privilege escalation
Date: July 27, 2020
Bugs: #717640
ID: 202007-45
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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in NTFS-3g might allow local or remote attacker(s) to
execute arbitrary code, or escalate privileges.
Background
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NTFS-3G is a stable, full-featured, read-write NTFS driver for various
operating systems.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 sys-fs/ntfs3g < 2017.3.23-r3 >= 2017.3.23-r3
Description
===========
An integer underflow issue exists in NTFS-3G which may cause a heap
buffer overflow with crafted input.
Impact
======
A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code while a local
attacker may be able to escalate privileges.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All NTFS-3G users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge –sync
# emerge –ask –oneshot –verbose “>=sys-fs/ntfs3g-2017.3.23-r3”
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2019-9755
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9755
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-45
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users’ machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2020 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons – Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202007-45
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Severity: High
Title: NTFS-3G: Remote code execution, possible privilege escalation
Date: July 27, 2020
Bugs: #717640
ID: 202007-45
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Synopsis
========
A buffer overflow in NTFS-3g might allow local or remote attacker(s) to
execute arbitrary code, or escalate privileges.
Background
==========
NTFS-3G is a stable, full-featured, read-write NTFS driver for various
operating systems.
Affected packages
=================
——————————————————————-
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
——————————————————————-
1 sys-fs/ntfs3g < 2017.3.23-r3 >= 2017.3.23-r3
Description
===========
An integer underflow issue exists in NTFS-3G which may cause a heap
buffer overflow with crafted input.
Impact
======
A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code while a local
attacker may be able to escalate privileges.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All NTFS-3G users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge –sync
# emerge –ask –oneshot –verbose “>=sys-fs/ntfs3g-2017.3.23-r3”
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2019-9755
<a href=”https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9755″ class=””>https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9755</a>
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
<a href=”https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-45″ class=””>https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-45</a>
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users’ machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
<a href=”mailto:security@gentoo.org” class=””>security@gentoo.org</a> or alternatively, you may file a bug at
<a href=”https://bugs.gentoo.org” class=””>https://bugs.gentoo.org</a>.
License
=======
Copyright 2020 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons – Attribution / Share Alike license.
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