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CVE-2007-1738

6.9 · MEDIUM

TrueCrypt 4.3, when installed setuid root, allows local users to cause a denial of service (filesystem unavailability) or gain privileges by mounting a crafted TrueCrypt volume, as demonstrated usi…

Published Mar 28, 2007truecrypt_foundationEPSS 0.65%

Overview

CVE-2007-1738 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting truecrypt_foundation truecrypt. It was published on March 28, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

TrueCrypt 4.3, when installed setuid root, allows local users to cause a denial of service (filesystem unavailability) or gain privileges by mounting a crafted TrueCrypt volume, as demonstrated using (1) /usr/bin or (2) another user's home directory, a different issue than CVE-2007-1589.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from truecrypt_foundation. Update truecrypt to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/24643Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2492Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464064/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464472/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464722/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/23180Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33303Refsecunia.com/advisories/24643Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2492Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464064/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1738?

CVE-2007-1738 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting truecrypt_foundation truecrypt. It was published on March 28, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-1738?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1738?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from truecrypt_foundation. Update truecrypt to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-1738?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-1738 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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