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CVE-2015-8026
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…
High7.8EPSS 4.5%
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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.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.1 | High7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 4.5% · top 8.6% of all CVEs (4 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 7.8.
Weakness
Affected products
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References (6)
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/commit/2e86ae5f81da11f11673d0546efb525af02b7786 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
- GLSA-201612-31 (opens in a new tab)vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOOx_transferred
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/25-Heap-overflow-and-endless-loop-in-exfatfsck-exfat-utils.html (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- https://github.com/relan/exfat/issues/5 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
- 77307 (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDx_transferred
- [oss-security] 20151029 Re: Heap overflow and endless loop in exfatfsck / exfat-utils (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_MLISTx_transferred
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