CVE-2007-4195

CVE-2007-4195 is a medium-severity vulnerability in The Sleuth Kit 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.

Key facts

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in ext2fs.c in Brian Carrier The Sleuth Kit (TSK) before 2.09 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and prevent examination of certain ext2fs files via a malformed ext2fs image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4195?
Use-after-free vulnerability in ext2fs.c in Brian Carrier The Sleuth Kit (TSK) before 2.09 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and prevent examination of certain ext2fs files via a malformed ext2fs image.
How severe is CVE-2007-4195?
CVE-2007-4195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4195 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4195?
CVE-2007-4195 affects The Sleuth Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4195?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4195 published?
CVE-2007-4195 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)