CVE-2015-8026: Heap-based buffer overflow in the verify_vbr_checksum function in exfatfsck in exfat-utils before 1.2.1 all...

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CVE-2015-8026 is a heap buffer overflow in exfat-utils before 1.2.1. A malicious exFAT filesystem could crash or hang exfatfsck and may allow code execution. Business impact is mainly systems or workflows that inspect untrusted removable media or filesystem images. Exposure is most likely on Linux systems using exfat-utils before 1.2.1, especially where exfatfsck processes removable drives, disk images, recovery media, or uploaded filesystem artifacts from untrusted sources. Prioritize remediation where media handling, forensic intake, support desks, or upload pipelines process untrusted exFAT content. Internet-facing urgency is unclear from the supplied sources, but untrusted filesystem parsing makes this worth closing during normal patch cycles. Mitigation focus: Upgrade exfat-utils to 1.2.1 or later where available.; Apply distribution vendor security updates, including Gentoo GLSA-201612-31 guidance where relevant.; Avoid running exfatfsck on untrusted exFAT media or images until patched..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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