How severe is CVE-2007-0884?

CVE-2007-0884 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0884 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0884?

CVE-2007-0884 primarily affects Roaring Penguin Mimedefang. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0884?

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-2007-0884 published?

CVE-2007-0884 was published on 2007-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0884

CVE-2007-0884 is a high-severity vulnerability in Roaring Penguin Mimedefang 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Roaring Penguin Mimedefang
Published: 2007-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Roaring Penguin MIMEDefang 2.59 and 2.60 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0884?: Buffer overflow in Roaring Penguin MIMEDefang 2.59 and 2.60 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-0884?: CVE-2007-0884 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0884 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0884?: CVE-2007-0884 primarily affects Roaring Penguin Mimedefang. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0884?: 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-2007-0884 published?: CVE-2007-0884 was published on 2007-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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