How severe is CVE-2012-5619?

CVE-2012-5619 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-5619 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5619?

CVE-2012-5619 affects Sleuthkit The Sleuth Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5619?

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

When was CVE-2012-5619 published?

CVE-2012-5619 was published on 2014-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5619

CVE-2012-5619 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sleuthkit The Sleuth Kit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sleuthkit The Sleuth Kit
Published: 2014-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Sleuth Kit (TSK) 4.0.1 does not properly handle "." (dotfile) file system entries in FAT file systems and other file systems for which . is not a reserved name, which allows local users to hide activities it more difficult to conduct forensics activities, as demonstrated by Flame.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5619?: The Sleuth Kit (TSK) 4.0.1 does not properly handle "." (dotfile) file system entries in FAT file systems and other file systems for which . is not a reserved name, which allows local users to hide activities it more difficult to conduct forensics activities, as demonstrated by Flame.
How severe is CVE-2012-5619?: CVE-2012-5619 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-5619 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5619?: CVE-2012-5619 affects Sleuthkit The Sleuth Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5619?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5619 published?: CVE-2012-5619 was published on 2014-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sleuthkit:the_sleuth_kit:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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