7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7720: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Apr 26 2017(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in PrivateTunnel 2.7 and 2.8 allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (SEH overwrite) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long password.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dekart Private Disk=2.7
Dekart Private Disk=2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7720?

    CVE-2017-7720 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and other unspecified impacts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7720?

    To fix CVE-2017-7720, upgrade to a version of PrivateTunnel that is newer than 2.8 or apply any available patches.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-7720?

    CVE-2017-7720 affects PrivateTunnel versions 2.7 and 2.8.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2017-7720 enable?

    CVE-2017-7720 allows local attackers to exploit a buffer overflow to cause a denial of service.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-7720?

    A possible workaround for CVE-2017-7720 is to avoid using long passwords that can trigger the buffer overflow.

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