[ GLSA 202608-13 ] NTFS-3G: Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 202608-13
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 Severity: High
    Title: NTFS-3G: Multiple Vulnerabilities
     Date: August 16, 2026
     Bugs: #973067, #979306
       ID: 202608-13

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Synopsis
========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in NTFS-3G, the worst of which
could result in privilege escalation.

Background
==========

NTFS-3G is a stable, full-featured, read-write NTFS driver for various
operating systems.

Affected packages
=================

Package        Vulnerable    Unaffected
-------------  ------------  ------------
sys-fs/ntfs3g  < 2026.7.7    >= 2026.7.7

Description
===========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in NTFS-3G. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact
======

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All NTFS-3G users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-fs/ntfs3g-2026.7.7"

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2026-40706
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-40706
[ 2 ] CVE-2026-42616
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42616
[ 3 ] CVE-2026-42617
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42617
[ 4 ] CVE-2026-42618
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42618
[ 5 ] CVE-2026-46569
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46569
[ 6 ] CVE-2026-46570
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46570
[ 7 ] CVE-2026-46571
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46571
[ 8 ] CVE-2026-46572
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46572
[ 9 ] CVE-2026-56135
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56135
[ 10 ] CVE-2026-56136
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56136

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202608-13

Concerns?
=========

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
=======

Copyright 2026 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5

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