How severe is CVE-2007-0125?

CVE-2007-0125 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-0125 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0125?

CVE-2007-0125 primarily affects Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Antivirus Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0125?

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

When was CVE-2007-0125 published?

CVE-2007-0125 was published on 2007-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0125

CVE-2007-0125 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Antivirus Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Antivirus Engine
Published: 2007-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Kaspersky Labs Antivirus Engine 6.0 for Windows and 5.5-10 for Linux before 20070102 enter an infinite loop upon encountering an invalid NumberOfRvaAndSizes value in the Optional Windows Header of a portable executable (PE) file, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by scanning a crafted PE file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0125?: Kaspersky Labs Antivirus Engine 6.0 for Windows and 5.5-10 for Linux before 20070102 enter an infinite loop upon encountering an invalid NumberOfRvaAndSizes value in the Optional Windows Header of a portable executable (PE) file, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by scanning a crafted PE file.
How severe is CVE-2007-0125?: CVE-2007-0125 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0125 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0125?: CVE-2007-0125 primarily affects Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Antivirus Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0125?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0125 published?: CVE-2007-0125 was published on 2007-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_antivirus_engine:5.5.10:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_antivirus_engine:6.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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