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File(1) Command File_PrintF Integer Underflow Vulnerability

The file(1) command is prone to an integer-underflow vulnerability because the command fails to adequately handle user-supplied data.

An attacker can leverage this issue to corrupt heap memory and execute arbitrary code with the privileges of a user running the command. A successful attack may result in the compromise of affected computers. Failed attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

Versions prior to 4.20 are vulnerable.







 

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