CVE-2007-1738
First published: Wed Mar 28 2007(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TrueCrypt | =4.0 | |
| TrueCrypt | =4.3 | |
| TrueCrypt | =3.0 | |
| TrueCrypt | =4.2 | |
| TrueCrypt | =4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23180
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24643
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2492
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33303
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464722/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464472/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464064/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1738?
CVE-2007-1738 has a moderate severity level, potentially leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1738?
To fix CVE-2007-1738, ensure that TrueCrypt is not setuid root and consider updating to a newer version.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-1738?
Users of TrueCrypt versions 3.0 through 4.3 that have it installed with setuid root permissions are affected by CVE-2007-1738.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-1738?
CVE-2007-1738 could allow local users to mount a crafted TrueCrypt volume, leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.
Is CVE-2007-1738 resolved in newer TrueCrypt versions?
CVE-2007-1738 is resolved in newer TrueCrypt versions following 4.3, so upgrading is recommended to mitigate the vulnerability.
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