CVE-2015-8026 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in exfatfsck allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted filesystem.
- 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-2015-8026?
CVE-2015-8026 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Mar 2017. 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8026?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exfat Project Exfat.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8026?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-8026 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8026 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-8026, GHSA-wr2c-q7fx-m82q.