CVE-2015-8836: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 04 2012(Updated: )
An integer overflow, leading to heap-based buffer overflow flaw was found in the way FuseISO, a FUSE module to mount ISO filesystem images, performed reading of certain ZF blocks of particular inode. A remote attacker could provide a specially-crafted ISO file that, when mounted via fuseiso tool would lead to fuseiso binary crash. Acknowledgements: This issue was discovered by Florian Weimer of Red Hat Product Security Team.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =16 | |
| Fedora | =17 | |
| FuseISO | <=20070708 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=779047
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/712
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=863102
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3551
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/06/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/23/9
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=861358
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8836?
CVE-2015-8836 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8836?
To fix CVE-2015-8836, update FuseISO to a version later than 20070708 or upgrade to a newer version of the Fedora operating system.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2015-8836?
CVE-2015-8836 affects Fedora versions 16 and 17, as well as specific versions of the FuseISO application.
Can CVE-2015-8836 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8836 can be exploited remotely by an attacker providing a specially-crafted ISO file.
What impact does CVE-2015-8836 have on affected systems?
CVE-2015-8836 can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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