CVE-2007-1252
CVE-2007-1252 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Mail Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Mail Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Symantec Mail Security for SMTP 5.0 before Patch 175 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted headers in an e-mail message. NOTE: some information was obtained from third party sources.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-1252?
- Buffer overflow in Symantec Mail Security for SMTP 5.0 before Patch 175 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted headers in an e-mail message. NOTE: some information was obtained from third party sources.
- How severe is CVE-2007-1252?
- CVE-2007-1252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-1252 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-1252?
- CVE-2007-1252 affects Symantec Mail Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-1252?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-1252 published?
- CVE-2007-1252 was published on 2007-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/products/symantec_mail_security/5.0_smtp/updates/release_notes_p175.txt
- http://osvdb.org/33840
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24371
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/875633
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22782
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017716
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0799
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32781
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*
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