CVE-2017-13756
First published: Tue Aug 29 2017(Updated: )
In The Sleuth Kit (TSK) 4.4.2, opening a crafted disk image triggers infinite recursion in dos_load_ext_table() in tsk/vs/dos.c in libtskvs.a, as demonstrated by mmls.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| The Sleuth Kit | =4.4.2 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13756?
CVE-2017-13756 is classified with a high severity due to its potential to cause infinite recursion leading to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13756?
To fix CVE-2017-13756, update The Sleuth Kit to a version newer than 4.4.2 that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of The Sleuth Kit are affected by CVE-2017-13756?
CVE-2017-13756 affects The Sleuth Kit version 4.4.2 and earlier versions.
Is CVE-2017-13756 present in Debian's packages?
Yes, CVE-2017-13756 is present in Debian versions that include The Sleuth Kit 4.4.2.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-13756?
Exploiting CVE-2017-13756 can lead to application crashes due to infinite recursion when processing crafted disk images.
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