MEDIUM
CVE-2007-2799
CWE-189Published: May 23, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the "file" program 4.20, when running on 32-bit systems, as used in products including The Sleuth Kit, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large file that triggers an overflow that bypasses an assert() statement. NOTE: this issue is due to an incorrect patch for CVE-2007-1536.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-2799 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (62)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25394Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25544Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25578Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25931Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26203Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26294Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26415Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29420Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-2799
CVSS Score5.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 23, 2007
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-2799 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.