TestDisk 'Check_OS2MB()' Method Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	74410
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 30 2015 12:00AM
Updated:	Nov 24 2016 12:17AM
Credit:	Denis Andzakovic
Vulnerable:	TestDisk TestDisk 6.14 Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable:	TestDisk TestDisk 7.0

TestDisk 'Check_OS2MB()' Method Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

TestDisk is prone to a stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary-checks on user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

TestDisk 'Check_OS2MB()' Method Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

TestDisk 'Check_OS2MB()' Method Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

TestDisk 'Check_OS2MB()' Method Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• Test D isk check_OS2MB Stack Buffer overflow (Security - Assessment.com)
  
• TestDisk Homepage (TestDisk)