CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-8026

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in the verify_vbr_checksum function in exfatfsck in exfat-utils before version 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted filesystem.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be vulnerable to attacks that lead to denial of service or unauthorized code execution, potentially resulting in data loss or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update exfat-utils to version 1.2.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the verify_vbr_checksum function in exfatfsck in exfat-utils before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted filesystem.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS