CVE-2026-120453Proof of concept (PoC) published · CISA

The Sleuth Kit through 4.15.0 Heap Out-of-Bounds Read via HFS+ decmpfs Header

CVSS score

4.8

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.5

Published

3 h ago

Overview Public Exploits (0)Newsroom Vulnerability Timeline

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

The Sleuth Kit Heap Out-of-Bounds Read via HFS+ decmpfs Header

Sources read

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Evidence confidence

%55

Short explanation

The Sleuth Kit through version 4.15.0 contains a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability when processing decmpfs headers in HFS+ images without checking attribute length.

Why does it matter?

This vulnerability allows attackers to supply a crafted HFS+ image to crash analysis tools like istat or icat, disrupting forensic investigations.

What should be done?

Monitor official vendor advisories
Update affected installations

Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

The Sleuth Kit 4.15.0 ve önceki sürümler, tsk/fs/hfs.c içinde hfs_load_extended_attrs() fonksiyonundan kaynaklanan yığın sınır dışı okuma zafiyeti içermektedir.

S0 · daybreach-canonical S1 · cvelist

Saldırganlar com.apple.decmpfs öznitelik boyutu ayarlanmış özel imajlar ile istat veya icat araçlarını çökletebilir.

S0 · daybreach-canonical S1 · cvelist

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The Sleuth Kit through 4.15.0 contains a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in hfs_load_extended_attrs() in tsk/fs/hfs.c that reads the decmpfs header without checking attribute length. Attackers can supply a crafted HFS+ image with a com.apple.decmpfs attr_size of 1 to 15 to read past the allocation and crash analysis tools like istat or icat.

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CWE: CWE-125

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-120453 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

ID	VENDOR	PRODUCT	ACTION
1	The Sleuth Kit	The Sleuth Kit	View

Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCORE	VERSION	SEVERITY	VECTOR	SOURCE
4.8	CVSS V40	MEDIUM	CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X	NVD
4.8	CVSS V4_0	MEDIUM	CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N	CVE CNA
3.3	CVSS V31	LOW	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L	NVD
3.3	CVSS V3_1	LOW	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L	CVE CNA

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.

Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.

Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.

Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-120453 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-120453 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL Injection CAPEC-126: Path Traversal CAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim

PermissionsGerekmiyor

User—

Official Sources and Advisories

https://github.com/sleuthkit/sleuthkit/issues/3583vendor-advisory https://github.com/sleuthkit/sleuthkit/blob/sleuthkit-4.15.0/tsk/fs/hfs.c#L4249-L4318vendor-advisory The Sleuth Kit sleuthkit-4.15.0 Release Notesvendor-advisory https://hackmd.io/@haindpwn/sleuthkit-hfs-decmpfs-attr-oob-readvendor-advisory VulnCheck Advisory: The Sleuth Kit through 4.15.0 Heap Out-of-Bounds Read via HFS+ decmpfs Headervendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

4.8 / 10

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone required

User InteractionP

Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low

Integrity (Bütünlük)P

Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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Follow the vendor

The Sleuth Kit

Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-125

Similar Vulnerabilities

6.8

CVE-2026-120454The Sleuth Kit through 4.15.0 NULL Pointer Dereference via decmpfs LZVN Decompression

VendorThe Sleuth Kit ProductThe Sleuth Kit

Patch status unknown3 h ago

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