CVE-2017-13756
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2017-13756 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In The Sleuth Kit (TSK) 4.4.2, opening a crafted disk image triggers infinite recursion in dos_load_ext_table() in tsk/vs/dos.c in libtskvs.a, as demonstrated by mmls.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In The Sleuth Kit (TSK) 4.4.2, opening a crafted disk image triggers infinite recursion in dos_load_ext_table() in tsk/vs/dos.c in libtskvs.a, as demonstrated by mmls.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sleuthkit | The Sleuth Kit | 4.4.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/sleuthkit/sleuthkit/issues/914Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sleuthkit/sleuthkit/issues/914Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13756?
In The Sleuth Kit (TSK) 4.4.2, opening a crafted disk image triggers infinite recursion in dos_load_ext_table() in tsk/vs/dos.c in libtskvs.a, as demonstrated by mmls.
How severe is CVE-2017-13756?
CVE-2017-13756 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13756?
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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