CVE-2015-8026
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 4.45%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8026 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 4.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exfat Project | Exfat | <= 1.2.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/29/13Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77307Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/commit/2e86ae5f81da11f11673d0546efb525af02b7786Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/issues/5Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-31Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/29/13Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77307Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/commit/2e86ae5f81da11f11673d0546efb525af02b7786Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/issues/5Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-31Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8026?
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.
How severe is CVE-2015-8026?
CVE-2015-8026 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8026?
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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