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CVE-2007-5497 is an old flaw in e2fsprogs' libext2fs library. A malicious filesystem image could trigger integer overflows and potentially run code when handled by a vulnerable system. The risk is highest for legacy systems or tools that process untrusted disk images. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Linux or appliance environments still using e2fsprogs before 1.40.3, or vendor-packaged vulnerable builds. Systems that inspect, mount, repair, or otherwise parse untrusted filesystem images have the most relevant attack surface. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue with code-execution impact. It is not listed as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but vulnerable systems processing untrusted images should be remediated or isolated. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and appliances that include e2fsprogs or libext2fs.; Upgrade e2fsprogs to 1.40.3 or a vendor-fixed package where applicable.; Check vendor advisories for Red Hat, Debian, SUSE, VMware, and HP guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- e2fsprogs-libext2fs-integer-overflow(38903)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10399CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- FEDORA-2007-4461CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2011CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- FEDORA-2007-4447CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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