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CVE-2007-4198

UnknownEPSS 1.43%

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CVE-2007-4198 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The fs_data_put_str function in ntfs.c in fls in Brian Carrier The Sleuth Kit (TSK) before 2.09 does not validate a certain length value, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and prevent examination of certain NTFS files via a malformed NTFS image, which triggers a buffer over-read.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The fs_data_put_str function in ntfs.c in fls in Brian Carrier The Sleuth Kit (TSK) before 2.09 does not validate a certain length value, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and prevent examination of certain NTFS files via a malformed NTFS image, which triggers a buffer over-read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.43%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Brian CarrierThe Slueth Kit<= 2.08

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4198?
The fs_data_put_str function in ntfs.c in fls in Brian Carrier The Sleuth Kit (TSK) before 2.09 does not validate a certain length value, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and prevent examination of certain NTFS files via a malformed NTFS image, which triggers a buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2007-4198?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4198 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4198?
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Source: NVD / NIST