CVE-2007-1009

CVE-2007-1009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macrovision Installanywhere with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Macrovision InstallAnywhere Enterprise before 8.0.1 uses the InstallScript.iap_xml configuration file without integrity protection to verify authorization for installing an application, which allows local users to perform unauthorized installations by removing the (1) password or (2) serial number verification sections from this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1009?
Macrovision InstallAnywhere Enterprise before 8.0.1 uses the InstallScript.iap_xml configuration file without integrity protection to verify authorization for installing an application, which allows local users to perform unauthorized installations by removing the (1) password or (2) serial number verification sections from this file.
How severe is CVE-2007-1009?
CVE-2007-1009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1009 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1009?
CVE-2007-1009 primarily affects Macrovision Installanywhere. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1009?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1009 published?
CVE-2007-1009 was published on 2007-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)