How severe is CVE-2007-1738?

CVE-2007-1738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-1738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1738?

CVE-2007-1738 primarily affects Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1738?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-1738 published?

CVE-2007-1738 was published on 2007-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1738

CVE-2007-1738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt
Published: 2007-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1738?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2007-1738?: CVE-2007-1738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1738?: CVE-2007-1738 primarily affects Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1738 published?: CVE-2007-1738 was published on 2007-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:truecrypt_foundation:truecrypt:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:truecrypt_foundation:truecrypt:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:truecrypt_foundation:truecrypt:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:truecrypt_foundation:truecrypt:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:truecrypt_foundation:truecrypt:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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