CVE-2007-1792
CVE-2007-1792 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Mail Security 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: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Mail Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
libdayzero.dll in the Filter Hub Service (filter-hub.exe) in Symantec Mail Security for SMTP before 5.0.1 Patch 181 and Mail Security Appliance before 5.0.0-36 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted executable attachment in an e-mail, involving the detection of "PE-Shield v0.2" and "ASPack v1.00-1.08.02".
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-1792?
- libdayzero.dll in the Filter Hub Service (filter-hub.exe) in Symantec Mail Security for SMTP before 5.0.1 Patch 181 and Mail Security Appliance before 5.0.0-36 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted executable attachment in an e-mail, involving the detection of "PE-Shield v0.2" and "ASPack v1.00-1.08.02".
- How severe is CVE-2007-1792?
- CVE-2007-1792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-1792 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-1792?
- CVE-2007-1792 primarily affects Symantec Mail Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-1792?
- 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-2007-1792 published?
- CVE-2007-1792 was published on 2007-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/36110
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24632
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-48/advisory/
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.06.26.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/472440/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24625
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018301
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2335
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35105
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.0:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.1:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*
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