CVE-2007-2799 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in the "file" program version 4.20, specifically on 32-bit systems, which affects products like The Sleuth Kit. This flaw, stemming from an incorrect patch for a previous CVE, could allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a large file that bypasses an assert() statement. With a CVSS score of 5.1 (medium severity), it has a network attack vector and high attack complexity, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no known active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:file:file:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sleuth_kit:the_sleuth_kith:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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