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

Posted on 16 August 2026
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202608-13
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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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
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NTFS-3G is a stable, full-featured, read-write NTFS driver for various
operating systems.

Affected packages
=================
Package Vulnerable Unaffected
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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
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[ 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
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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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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