How severe is CVE-2007-1270?

CVE-2007-1270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-1270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1270?

CVE-2007-1270 primarily affects Vmware Esx Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1270?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-1270 published?

CVE-2007-1270 was published on 2007-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1270

CVE-2007-1270 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Esx Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Vmware Esx Server
Published: 2007-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Double free vulnerability in VMware ESX Server 3.0.0 and 3.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), obtain sensitive information, or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1270?: Double free vulnerability in VMware ESX Server 3.0.0 and 3.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), obtain sensitive information, or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-1270?: CVE-2007-1270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1270?: CVE-2007-1270 primarily affects Vmware Esx Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1270 published?: CVE-2007-1270 was published on 2007-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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