Description
The libfsntfs_reparse_point_values_read_data function in libfsntfs_reparse_point_values.c in libfsntfs through 2018-04-20 allows remote attackers to cause an information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted ntfs file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/libfsntfs issue 8 on GitHub
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libfsntfs | 20190104-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libfsntfs | 20190104-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libfsntfs | 20190104-1 | — |