How severe is CVE-2007-1653?

CVE-2007-1653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1653?

CVE-2007-1653 affects Glowworm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1653?

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-2007-1653 published?

CVE-2007-1653 was published on 2007-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1653

CVE-2007-1653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Glowworm 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: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Glowworm
Published: 2007-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GlowWorm FW before 1.5.3b4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via certain DNS responses that trigger infinite recursion in TrueDNS packet parsing, as originally observed with certain login.yahoo.com responses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1653?: GlowWorm FW before 1.5.3b4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via certain DNS responses that trigger infinite recursion in TrueDNS packet parsing, as originally observed with certain login.yahoo.com responses.
How severe is CVE-2007-1653?: CVE-2007-1653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1653?: CVE-2007-1653 affects Glowworm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1653?: 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-2007-1653 published?: CVE-2007-1653 was published on 2007-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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