CVE-2007-5037

CVE-2007-5037 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inotify Inotify-tools with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

Description

Buffer overflow in the inotifytools_snprintf function in src/inotifytools.c in the inotify-tools library before 3.11 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5037?
Buffer overflow in the inotifytools_snprintf function in src/inotifytools.c in the inotify-tools library before 3.11 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.
How severe is CVE-2007-5037?
CVE-2007-5037 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5037 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5037?
CVE-2007-5037 affects Inotify Inotify-tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5037?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5037 published?
CVE-2007-5037 was published on 2007-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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