Tuxera ntfs-3g up to 2021.8.21 NTFS Image ntfs_ie_lookup out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tuxera ntfs-3g up to 2021.8.21. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function ntfs_ie_lookup of the component NTFS Image Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-39252. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Tuxera ntfs-3g up to 2021.8.21. This affects the function ntfs_ie_lookup of the component NTFS Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was published 09/08/2021. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-39252. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 299967 (Oracle Linux 8 : virt:kvm_utils3 (ELSA-2026-50118)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2021.8.22 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (299967) and EUVD (EUVD-2021-25614). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 299967
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 8 : virt:kvm_utils3 (ELSA-2026-50118)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ntfs-3g 2021.8.22

Timelineinfo

08/17/2021 🔍
09/08/2021 +22 days 🔍
09/08/2021 +0 days 🔍
03/01/2026 +1635 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-39252 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39252
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-182145
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/08/2021 08:12
Updated: 03/01/2026 22:24
Changes: 09/08/2021 08:12 (39), 09/10/2021 14:26 (2), 12/02/2025 23:27 (33), 12/03/2025 14:53 (1), 03/01/2026 22:24 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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