openSUSE-SU-2026:22053-1 Security update for ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs

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Heap buffer overflows and memory corruption in the NTFS driver allow attackers to execute code or cause denial of service via malicious filesystem images.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is openSUSE-SU-2026:22053-1?

openSUSE-SU-2026:22053-1 is a memory corruption vulnerability in ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs, published on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

This update for ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs fixes the following issues:

  • Denial-of-service in ntfs_inode_attach_all_extents() (bsc#1281758).
  • Heap buffer overflow in ntfs_acl_owner() (bsc#1281756).
  • Heap buffer overflow in ntfs_check_restart_area() (bsc#1281759).
  • Heap buffer overflow in ntfs_ea_check_wsldev() (bsc#1281760).
  • Heap buffer overflow in ntfs_external_attr_find() (bsc#1281761).
  • Heap buffer overflow in ntfs_same_sid() (bsc#1281757).
  • Heap data corruption in ntfs_mapping_pairs_decompress_i() (bsc#1281762).
  • Heap out of bounds read/write in ntfs_ie_add_vcn() (bsc#1281763).

Which versions are affected by openSUSE-SU-2026:22053-1?

Linux distribution packages (1)
ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs openSUSE:Leap 16.0All versions2022.10.3-160000.5.1

How do I fix openSUSE-SU-2026:22053-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is openSUSE-SU-2026:22053-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2026:22053-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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