NULL pointer dereference in Tuxera Ntfs-3g

CVE-2021-39251

A crafted NTFS image can cause a NULL pointer dereference in ntfs_extent_inode_open in NTFS-3G < 2021.8.22.

EPSS: 0.004 (33.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39251?
CVE-2021-39251 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tuxera Ntfs-3g, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-09-07.
How severe is CVE-2021-39251?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.