CVE-2007-1536
file - buffer overflow
EPSS 41.9%
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.
How to fix CVE-2007-1536
To remediate CVE-2007-1536, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/file—upgrade to 4.20-1 or later
- Debian/file—upgrade to 4.12-1sarge1 or later
Is CVE-2007-1536 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 41.9%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 4.20-1
- from 0, < 4.12-1sarge1