Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Truecrypt Foundation | Truecrypt | 3.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24643Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2492
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464064/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464472/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464722/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23180
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33303
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24643Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2492
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464064/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464472/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464722/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23180
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33303
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1738?
CVE-2007-1738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2007-1738?
CVE-2007-1738 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1738?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt.