CVE-2020-10233: In version 4.8.0 and earlier of The Sleuth Kit (TSK), there is a heap-based buffer over-read in ntfs_dinode_lo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-10233?

the sleuth kit: upgrade to newer than 4.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-10233 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10233 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-10233 affect?

CVE-2020-10233 affects the sleuth kit. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). In version 4.8.0 and earlier of The Sleuth Kit (TSK), there is a heap-based buffer over-read in ntfs_dinode_lookup in fs/ntfs.c.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-10233?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-10233 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting the sleuth kit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In version 4.8.0 and earlier of The Sleuth Kit (TSK), there is a heap-based buffer over-read in ntfs_dinode_lookup in fs/ntfs.c.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2020-03-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sleuthkit

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-03-09 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sleuthkit the sleuth kit UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.8.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-sleuth-kit || rpm -q the-sleuth-kit || the-sleuth-kit --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade the-sleuth-kit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade the-sleuth-kit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-10233?

the sleuth kit: upgrade to newer than 4.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-10233 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10233 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-10233 affect?

CVE-2020-10233 affects the sleuth kit. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). In version 4.8.0 and earlier of The Sleuth Kit (TSK), there is a heap-based buffer over-read in ntfs_dinode_lookup in fs/ntfs.c.

How urgent is CVE-2020-10233?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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