QID 710426

Date Published: 2021-09-06

QID 710426: Gentoo Linux NTFS-3G Privilege escalation Vulnerability (GLSA 201702-10)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution

A vulnerability in NTFS-3G allows local users to gain root privileges.

Affected Package(s): sys-fs/ntfs3g


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This vulnerability could be exploited to gain remote access to sensitive information and execute commands.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.2 severity.
  • Solution
    The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit GLSA 201702-10 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 710426

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GLSA 201702-10 Gentoo URL Logo security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-10