Description
The Sleuth Kit through 4.15.0 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in decmpfs_decompress_lzvn_attr() that allows attackers to crash the tool by supplying a crafted HFS+ image. Attackers can set a huge uncompressed_size in an LZVN inline com.apple.decmpfs attribute so allocation fails and the decoder writes through NULL, causing denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| The Sleuth Kit | The Sleuth Kit | <= 4.15.0 |
References
- https://github.com/sleuthkit/sleuthkit/blob/sleuthkit-4.15.0/tsk/fs/decmpfs.c#L1154-L1169
- https://github.com/sleuthkit/sleuthkit/issues/3583
- https://github.com/sleuthkit/sleuthkit/releases/tag/sleuthkit-4.15.0
- https://hackmd.io/@haindpwn/sleuthkit-hfs-decmpfs-attr-oob-read
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/the-sleuth-kit-through-4.15.0-null-pointer-dereference-via-decmpfs-lzvn-decompression
- https://hackmd.io/@haindpwn/cve-2026-120453-120454-sleuthkit-hfs-decmpfs-attr-oob-read
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 2, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 5, 2026
- NVD status
- Awaiting Analysis