Tuxera ntfs-3g up to 2021.8.21 NTFS Image ntfs_attr_pwrite infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Tuxera ntfs-3g up to 2021.8.21. Affected by this issue is the function ntfs_attr_pwrite of the component NTFS Image Handler. Such manipulation leads to infinite loop. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2021-39257. The attack can be executed directly on the physical device. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tuxera ntfs-3g up to 2021.8.21. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function ntfs_attr_pwrite of the component NTFS Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was published 09/08/2021. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-39257. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 2021.8.22 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.0

VulDB Base Score: 2.1
VulDB Temp Score: 2.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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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 🔍
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09/10/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-39257 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39257
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-182150

Entryinfo

Created: 09/08/2021 08:15
Updated: 09/10/2021 14:47
Changes: 09/08/2021 08:15 (41), 09/10/2021 14:47 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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