Description
libpff_item_tree_create_node in libpff_item_tree.c in libpff before experimental-20180714 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) via a crafted file, related to libfdata_tree_get_node_value in libfdata_tree.c.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libpff | 20180714-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libpff | 20180714-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libpff | 20180714-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | libpff | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libpff | No fix yet | — |