CVE-2026-42616
Publication date 15 July 2026
Last updated 16 July 2026
Ubuntu priority
Description
In NTFS-3G through 2026.2.25, a heap buffer overflow exists in cat() in cat.c that allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory in the ntfscat binary by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The overflow is triggered by reading a file.
Status
| Package | Ubuntu Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ntfs-3g | 26.04 LTS resolute |
Fixed 1:2022.10.3-5ubuntu1.1
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| 24.04 LTS noble |
Fixed 1:2022.10.3-1.2ubuntu3.2
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| 22.04 LTS jammy |
Fixed 1:2021.8.22-3ubuntu1.4
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| 20.04 LTS focal |
Needs evaluation
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| 18.04 LTS bionic |
Needs evaluation
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| 16.04 LTS xenial |
Needs evaluation
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| 14.04 LTS trusty |
Needs evaluation
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References
Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)
- USN-8554-1
- NTFS-3G vulnerabilities
- 16 July 2026