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File Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

The 'file' utility is prone to multiple denial-of-service vulnerabilities because it fails to handle exceptional conditions.

An attacker could exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted file. A denial-of-service condition can occur. Arbitrary code execution may be possible, but Symantec has not confirmed this.







 

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