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Security Flaw in GNU mtools Enables Out-of-Bounds Write in VFAT Component

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  • •GNU mtools up to v4.0.49 contains a vulnerability in its vfat component.
  • •The CVE-2026-118384 flaw allows attackers to perform out-of-bounds writes.
  • •Exploiting this vulnerability could compromise system integrity.
  • •Users are recommended to update GNU mtools to the latest version.

Sources

CVE-2026-118378

Vulners

CVE-2026-118370

Vulners

CVE-2026-117610

Vulners

CVE-2026-117609

Vulners

CVE-2026-118384 | GNU mtools up to 4.0.49 vfat vfat.c parse_vses out-of-bounds w...

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