SUSE · Security update for ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs
Affects SUSESource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High : upgrade SUSE ntfs-3g to 2026.2.25 soon.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 08:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2026.2.25
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade NTFS-3G to 2026.2.25.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TuxeraNTFS-3G | Affected
| Fixed in
|
GitHubtuxera/ntfs-3gpkg:github/tuxera/ntfs-3gOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A security update fixing this vulnerability has been released by the SUSE Product Security Team. Users should apply the official update to remediate the issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, users should consult the SUSE vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
Description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2026-40706) exists in the ntfs_build_permissions_posix() function within the acls.c component of ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs. This issue has been addressed by a security update from the SUSE Product Security Team. The vulnerability is rated as high severity.