CVE-2026-56135
NTFS-3G Heap-Based Buffer Overflow
Description
In NTFS-3G through 2026.2.25, a heap-based buffer overflow exists in the function build_inherited_id() in libntfs-3g/security.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the SUID-root ntfs-3g binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by creating a file in a crafted directory.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 24, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2026, 4:03 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update NTFS-3G to a version later than 2026.2.25.
- Rebuild the ntfs-3g binary from source code if necessary.
- Avoid processing untrusted NTFS images.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-56135.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-c9qg-fh4v-mq8r |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-56135 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-c9qg-fh4v-mq8r Removed Reference https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-c9qg-fh4v-mq8r -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-122 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-56135', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-28T16:20:56.638875Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'n/a', 'product': 'n/a', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'n/a'}]}] Added Description In NTFS-3G through 2026.2.25, a heap-based buffer overflow exists in the function build_inherited_id() in libntfs-3g/security.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the SUID-root ntfs-3g binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by creating a file in a crafted directory. Added Reference https://github.com/tuxera/ntfs-3g/security/advisories/GHSA-c9qg-fh4v-mq8r