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CVE-2015-8026
Heap-based buffer overflow in the verify_vbr_checksum function in exfatfsck in...
Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the verify_vbr_checksum function in exfatfsck in exfat-utils before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted filesystem.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/commit/2e86ae5f81da11f11673d0546efb525af02b7786
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-31
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/25-Heap-overflow-and-endless-loop-in-exfatfsck-exfat-utils.html
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/issues/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77307
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/29/13
Affected Vendor
exfat project
View all reports →Affected Software
exfat
Vulnerable Versions:
0
Timeline
Official Publish:
March 27th, 2017
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.