CVE-2016-4804

dosfstools: Heap-buffer-overflows in read_fat() and get_fat() functions

Published Jun 3, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 6.2 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The read_boot function in boot.c in dosfstools before 4.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted filesystem, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow in the (1) read_fat function or an out-of-bounds heap read in (2) get_fat function.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-474-1 dosfstools security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2224-1 dosfstools security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-5787 The read_boot function in boot.c in dosfstools before 4.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted filesystem, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow in the (1) read_fat function or an out-of-bounds heap read in (2) get_fat function.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2986-1 dosfstools vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:39 AM
Reserved
May 14, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 3, 2016, 2:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:48 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 14, 2016, 12:00 AM