How severe is CVE-2007-0564?

CVE-2007-0564 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-0564 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0564?

CVE-2007-0564 primarily affects Symantec Web Security. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0564?

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

When was CVE-2007-0564 published?

CVE-2007-0564 was published on 2007-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0564

CVE-2007-0564 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Web Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Web Security
Published: 2007-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The license registering interface in Symantec Web Security (SWS) before 3.0.1.85 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by submitting a large file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0564?: The license registering interface in Symantec Web Security (SWS) before 3.0.1.85 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by submitting a large file.
How severe is CVE-2007-0564?: CVE-2007-0564 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0564 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0564?: CVE-2007-0564 primarily affects Symantec Web Security. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0564?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0564 published?: CVE-2007-0564 was published on 2007-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.63:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.67:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.68:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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