How severe is CVE-2007-0720?

CVE-2007-0720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-0720 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0720?

CVE-2007-0720 primarily affects Cups. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0720?

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

When was CVE-2007-0720 published?

CVE-2007-0720 was published on 2007-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0720

CVE-2007-0720 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cups 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cups
Published: 2007-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CUPS service on multiple platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service hang) via a "partially-negotiated" SSL connection, which prevents other requests from being accepted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0720?: The CUPS service on multiple platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service hang) via a "partially-negotiated" SSL connection, which prevents other requests from being accepted.
How severe is CVE-2007-0720?: CVE-2007-0720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0720 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0720?: CVE-2007-0720 primarily affects Cups. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0720 published?: CVE-2007-0720 was published on 2007-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cups:cups:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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