Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the "file" program 4.20, when running on 32-bit systems, as used in products including The Sleuth Kit, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large file that triggers an overflow that bypasses an assert() statement. NOTE: this issue is due to an incorrect patch for CVE-2007-1536.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| File | File | 4.2 |
| Sleuth Kit | The Sleuth Kith | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2008-001.txt.asc
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://osvdb.org/38498
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25394Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25544Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25578Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25931Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26203Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26294Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26415Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29179
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-290.htm
- http://www.amavis.org/security/asa-2007-3.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2799?
CVE-2007-2799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the "file" program 4.20, when running on 32-bit systems, as used in products including The Sleuth Kit, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large fil...
How severe is CVE-2007-2799?
CVE-2007-2799 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: File File, Sleuth Kit The Sleuth Kith.