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CVE-2007-1738

UnknownEPSS 0.65%

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CVE-2007-1738 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. TrueCrypt 4.3, when installed setuid root, allows local users to cause a denial of service (filesystem unavailability) or gain privileges by mounting a crafted TrueCrypt volume, as demonstrated using (1) /usr/bin or (2) another user's home directory, a different issue than CVE-2007-1589.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TrueCrypt 4.3, when installed setuid root, allows local users to cause a denial of service (filesystem unavailability) or gain privileges by mounting a crafted TrueCrypt volume, as demonstrated using (1) /usr/bin or (2) another user's home directory, a different issue than CVE-2007-1589.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.65%

46.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Truecrypt FoundationTruecrypt3.0
Truecrypt FoundationTruecrypt4.0
Truecrypt FoundationTruecrypt4.1
Truecrypt FoundationTruecrypt4.2
Truecrypt FoundationTruecrypt4.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1738?
TrueCrypt 4.3, when installed setuid root, allows local users to cause a denial of service (filesystem unavailability) or gain privileges by mounting a crafted TrueCrypt volume, as demonstrated using (1) /usr/bin or (2) another user's home directory, a different issue than CVE-2007-1589.
How severe is CVE-2007-1738?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-1738 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1738?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST