CVE-2026-56136
Medium
Description
In NTFS-3G through 2026.2.25, an out-of-bounds read exists in ntfs_ir_nill() in libntfs-3g/index.c that allows an attacker to read possibly confidential information in an ntfs-3g process by crafting a malicious NTFS image. This read operation is triggered by creation of a file with a crafted name.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.7
Exploit probability2. percentile0.1%
ProductTuxera Ntfs-3g
PublishedAug 24, 2026
First seenAug 24, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-125Out-of-bounds read
How to fix
Update
- tuxera ntfs-3g2026.7.7 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tuxera ntfs-3g | v < 2026.7.7 | 2026.7.7 |
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