Out-of-bounds Read in N/a
CVE-2026-46571
In NTFS-3G before 2026.7.7, a out-of-bounds read exists in ntfs_fix_file_name() in libntfs-3g/reparse.c that allows an attacker to read possibly confidential information in ntfs-3g process memory by crafting a malicious NTFS image. The out-of-bounds read is triggered by a readlink on a corrupted file.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Weakness classification (CWE)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-46571?
- CVE-2026-46571 is a medium-severity vulnerability in N/a, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-10-07.
- How severe is CVE-2026-46571?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.