How severe is CVE-2007-1536?

CVE-2007-1536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-1536 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1536?

CVE-2007-1536 affects File. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1536?

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-2007-1536 published?

CVE-2007-1536 was published on 2007-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1536

CVE-2007-1536 is a critical-severity vulnerability in File with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: File
Published: 2007-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer underflow in the file_printf function in the "file" program before 4.20 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1536?: Integer underflow in the file_printf function in the "file" program before 4.20 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2007-1536?: CVE-2007-1536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1536 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1536?: CVE-2007-1536 affects File. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1536?: 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-2007-1536 published?: CVE-2007-1536 was published on 2007-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:file:file:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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