How severe is CVE-2007-0965?

CVE-2007-0965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0965?

CVE-2007-0965 affects Cisco Firewall Services Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0965?

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-2007-0965 published?

CVE-2007-0965 was published on 2007-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0965

CVE-2007-0965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Firewall Services Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Firewall Services Module
Published: 2007-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco FWSM 3.x before 3.1(3.2), when authentication is configured to use "aaa authentication match" or "aaa authentication include", allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) via a long HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0965?: Cisco FWSM 3.x before 3.1(3.2), when authentication is configured to use "aaa authentication match" or "aaa authentication include", allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) via a long HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2007-0965?: CVE-2007-0965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0965?: CVE-2007-0965 affects Cisco Firewall Services Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0965?: 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-2007-0965 published?: CVE-2007-0965 was published on 2007-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:firewall_services_module:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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