Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exfat Project | Exfat | <= 1.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/29/13Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77307Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/25-Heap-overflow-and-endless-loop-in-exfatfsck-Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/commit/2e86ae5f81da11f11673d0546efb525af02b7786Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/issues/5Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-31PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/29/13Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77307Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/25-Heap-overflow-and-endless-loop-in-exfatfsck-Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/commit/2e86ae5f81da11f11673d0546efb525af02b7786Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/issues/5Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-31PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8026?
CVE-2015-8026 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2015-8026?
CVE-2015-8026 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8026?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exfat Project Exfat.