How severe is CVE-2007-1281?

CVE-2007-1281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1281?

CVE-2007-1281 primarily affects Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Antivirus Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1281?

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-2007-1281 published?

CVE-2007-1281 was published on 2007-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1281

CVE-2007-1281 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Antivirus Engine 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Antivirus Engine
Published: 2007-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Kaspersky AntiVirus Engine 6.0.1.411 for Windows and 5.5-10 for Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted UPX compressed file with a negative offset, which triggers an infinite loop during decompression.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1281?: Kaspersky AntiVirus Engine 6.0.1.411 for Windows and 5.5-10 for Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted UPX compressed file with a negative offset, which triggers an infinite loop during decompression.
How severe is CVE-2007-1281?: CVE-2007-1281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1281?: CVE-2007-1281 primarily affects Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Antivirus Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1281?: 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-2007-1281 published?: CVE-2007-1281 was published on 2007-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_antivirus_engine:6.0.1.411:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_antivirus_engine:5.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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