How severe is CVE-2007-0878?

CVE-2007-0878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0878?

CVE-2007-0878 affects Microsoft Windows Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0878?

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-2007-0878 published?

CVE-2007-0878 was published on 2007-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0878

CVE-2007-0878 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Mobile with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Mobile
Published: 2007-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer on Windows Mobile 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of browser and other device functionality) via a malformed WML page, related to an "overflow state." NOTE: it is possible that this issue is related to CVE-2007-0685.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0878?: Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer on Windows Mobile 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of browser and other device functionality) via a malformed WML page, related to an "overflow state." NOTE: it is possible that this issue is related to CVE-2007-0685.
How severe is CVE-2007-0878?: CVE-2007-0878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0878?: CVE-2007-0878 affects Microsoft Windows Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0878?: 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-2007-0878 published?: CVE-2007-0878 was published on 2007-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_mobile:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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