Security readout for executives and security teams
NTFS-3G could be crashed or potentially made to run attacker-controlled code when it processes a malicious NTFS filesystem image. The business risk is highest where servers or workstations mount untrusted USB drives, disk images, uploads, or forensic media using vulnerable NTFS-3G versions. Exposure is most likely on Linux or Unix systems with ntfs-3g installed below 2021.8.22, especially endpoints, file ingestion systems, forensic tooling, backup workflows, and automation that mounts NTFS media or images from outside trusted administration. Prioritize patching where NTFS media is accepted from users, customers, labs, or removable devices. For systems that never mount NTFS content, urgency is lower, but inventory should still confirm absence or fixed versions. Mitigation focus: Upgrade NTFS-3G to 2021.8.22 or a fixed distribution package.; Apply relevant Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, or other vendor security updates.; Avoid mounting untrusted NTFS media or images until systems are patched..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-q759-8j5v-q5jpCVE reference, mitre
- DSA-4971CVE reference, mitre · vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2021-e7c8ba6301CVE reference, mitre · vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2021-5b1dac797bCVE reference, mitre · vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20211116 [SECURITY] [DLA 2819-1] ntfs-3g security updateCVE reference, mitre · mailing-list
- GLSA-202301-01CVE reference, mitre · vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2021-e7c8ba6301CVE reference, CVE · vendor-advisory, x_transferred
- FEDORA-2021-5b1dac797bCVE reference, CVE · vendor-advisory, x_transferred
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