How severe is CVE-2007-4037?

CVE-2007-4037 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4037 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4037?

CVE-2007-4037 affects Guidance Software Encase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4037?

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

When was CVE-2007-4037 published?

CVE-2007-4037 was published on 2007-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4037

CVE-2007-4037 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Guidance Software Encase with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Guidance Software Encase
Published: 2007-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4037?: 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
How severe is CVE-2007-4037?: CVE-2007-4037 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4037 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4037?: CVE-2007-4037 affects Guidance Software Encase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4037?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4037 published?: CVE-2007-4037 was published on 2007-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:guidance_software:encase:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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