Out-of-Bounds Affecting python3-hivex package, versions <0:1.3.18-23.module+el8.6.0+14480+c0a3aa0f


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.09% (38th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON3HIVEX-2820200
  • published16 Sept 2021
  • disclosed30 Aug 2021

Introduced: 30 Aug 2021

CVE-2021-35268  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-119  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python3-hivex to version 0:1.3.18-23.module+el8.6.0+14480+c0a3aa0f or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python3-hivex package and not the python3-hivex package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

In NTFS-3G versions < 2021.8.22, when a specially crafted NTFS inode is loaded in the function ntfs_inode_real_open, a heap buffer overflow can occur allowing for code execution and escalation of privileges.

CVSS Scores

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