A NTFS-3G security update has been released for Gentoo Linux.

gentoo-announce: GLSA 202007-45 : NTFS-3G: Remote code execution, possible privilege escalation

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202007-45
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  https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: High
Title: NTFS-3G: Remote code execution, possible privilege escalation
Date: July 27, 2020
Bugs: #717640
ID: 202007-45

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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in NTFS-3g might allow local or remote attacker(s) to
execute arbitrary code, or escalate privileges.

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

Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 sys-fs/ntfs3g < 2017.3.23-r3 >= 2017.3.23-r3

Description
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An integer underflow issue exists in NTFS-3G which may cause a heap
buffer overflow with crafted input.

Impact
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A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code while a local
attacker may be able to escalate privileges.

Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.

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

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-fs/ntfs3g-2017.3.23-r3"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2019-9755
  https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9755

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

  https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-45

Concerns?
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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
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
  https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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