CVE-2007-4199
First published: Wed Aug 08 2007(Updated: )
Brian Carrier The Sleuth Kit (TSK) before 2.09 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and prevent examination of certain NTFS files via a malformed NTFS image that triggers (1) dereference of a certain integer value by ntfs_dent.c in fls, or (2) dereference of a certain other integer value by ntfs.c in fsstat.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Carrier The slueth Kit | <=2.08 | |
| The Sleuth Kit | <=2.08 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_name=A19F11EF-13CA-4940-AFF3-9BE08F67EE22%40sleuthkit.org
- http://www.isecpartners.com/files/iSEC-Breaking_Forensics_Software-Paper.v1_1.BH2007.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25181
- http://osvdb.org/46997
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475335/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474809/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4199?
CVE-2007-4199 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service through application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4199?
To fix CVE-2007-4199, upgrade The Sleuth Kit to version 2.09 or later.
What are the consequences of CVE-2007-4199?
The consequences of CVE-2007-4199 include application crashes preventing the examination of certain NTFS files.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-4199?
Users of The Sleuth Kit version 2.08 and earlier are affected by CVE-2007-4199.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-4199 involve?
CVE-2007-4199 involves user-assisted remote attackers leveraging malformed NTFS images.
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