CVE-2007-1536 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 20 Mar 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

An integer underflow in the file utility allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, requiring user interaction to open the malicious file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-1536?

CVE-2007-1536 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Integer underflow in the file_printf function in the "file" program before 4.20 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1536?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (12)

`file` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as	All versions	`0:4.10-3.EL4.5`
`file-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as	All versions	`0:4.10-3.EL4.5`
`file` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop	All versions	`0:4.10-3.EL4.5`
`file-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop	All versions	`0:4.10-3.EL4.5`
`file` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es	All versions	`0:4.10-3.EL4.5`
`file-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es	All versions	`0:4.10-3.EL4.5`
`file` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws	All versions	`0:4.10-3.EL4.5`
`file-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws	All versions	`0:4.10-3.EL4.5`
`file` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client	All versions	`0:4.17-9.el5`
`file-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client	All versions	`0:4.17-9.el5`
`file` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server	All versions	`0:4.17-9.el5`
`file-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server	All versions	`0:4.17-9.el5`

Products include File File.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1536?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2007-1536 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1536 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-1536, DSA-1274-1, GHSA-h28w-vfj4-vh5j, RHSA-2007:0124.