CVE-2007-2799: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed May 23 2007(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secteam@freebsd.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| File File | =4.2 | |
| Sleuth Kit The Sleuth Kith |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=241022
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1311
- http://www.amavis.org/security/asa-2007-3.txt
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-290.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1343
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200705-25.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:114
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0391.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_40_file.html
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2007/0024/
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-439-2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24146
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018140
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25394
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25544
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25578
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25931
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26203
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26294
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26415
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29179
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2071
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
- http://osvdb.org/38498
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34731
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11012
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/469520/30/6420/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2799?
CVE-2007-2799 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2799?
To fix CVE-2007-2799, update the "file" program to a version greater than 4.20 that addresses the integer overflow vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-2799?
CVE-2007-2799 primarily affects the "file" program version 4.20 on 32-bit systems.
Can CVE-2007-2799 lead to remote attacks?
CVE-2007-2799 requires user assistance for exploitation, typically through opening a maliciously crafted large file.
What software products include the vulnerable version related to CVE-2007-2799?
CVE-2007-2799 impacts software products like The Sleuth Kit that utilize the vulnerable "file" program version 4.20.
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