How severe is CVE-2007-0160?

CVE-2007-0160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0160?

CVE-2007-0160 primarily affects Centericq. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0160?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-0160 published?

CVE-2007-0160 was published on 2007-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0160

CVE-2007-0160 is a high-severity vulnerability in Centericq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Centericq
Published: 2007-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the LiveJournal support (hooks/ljhook.cc) in CenterICQ 4.9.11 through 4.21.0, when using unofficial LiveJournal servers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by adding the victim as a friend and using long (1) username and (2) real name strings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0160?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the LiveJournal support (hooks/ljhook.cc) in CenterICQ 4.9.11 through 4.21.0, when using unofficial LiveJournal servers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by adding the victim as a friend and using long (1) username and (2) real name strings.
How severe is CVE-2007-0160?: CVE-2007-0160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0160?: CVE-2007-0160 primarily affects Centericq. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-0160 published?: CVE-2007-0160 was published on 2007-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:centericq:centericq:4.9.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:centericq:centericq:4.9.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:centericq:centericq:4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:centericq:centericq:4.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:centericq:centericq:4.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:centericq:centericq:4.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:centericq:centericq:4.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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