CVE-2007-4037

Name: CVE-2007-4037
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-07-27T22:30:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-4037 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Guidance Software EnCase allows user-assisted attackers to trigger a buffer over-read and application crash via a malformed NTFS filesystem containing a modified FILE record with a certain large offset. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this issue, asserting that relevant attackers typically do not corrupt a filesystem, and indicating that the relevant read operation can be disabled. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Guidance Software EnCase allows user-assisted attackers to trigger a buffer over-read and application crash via a malformed NTFS filesystem containing a modified FILE record with a certain large offset. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this issue, asserting that relevant attackers typically do not corrupt a filesystem, and indicating that the relevant read operation can be disabled

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Guidance Software	Encase	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4037?

How severe is CVE-2007-4037?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4037 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4037?

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Source: NVD / NIST