How severe is CVE-2007-0796?

CVE-2007-0796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0796?

CVE-2007-0796 primarily affects Bluecoat Winproxy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0796?

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-2007-0796 published?

CVE-2007-0796 was published on 2007-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0796

CVE-2007-0796 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bluecoat Winproxy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bluecoat Winproxy
Published: 2007-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Blue Coat Systems WinProxy 6.1a and 6.0 r1c, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP CONNECT request, which triggers heap corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0796?: Blue Coat Systems WinProxy 6.1a and 6.0 r1c, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP CONNECT request, which triggers heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2007-0796?: CVE-2007-0796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0796?: CVE-2007-0796 primarily affects Bluecoat Winproxy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0796?: 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-2007-0796 published?: CVE-2007-0796 was published on 2007-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:bluecoat:winproxy:6.0:r1c:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bluecoat:winproxy:6.1:r1a:*:*:*:*:*:*

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