How severe is CVE-2007-1794?

CVE-2007-1794 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-1794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1794?

CVE-2007-1794 affects Mozilla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1794?

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-2007-1794 published?

CVE-2007-1794 was published on 2007-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1794

CVE-2007-1794 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mozilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mozilla
Published: 2007-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Javascript engine in Mozilla 1.7 and earlier on Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving garbage collection that causes deletion of a temporary object that is still being used. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-3805.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1794?: The Javascript engine in Mozilla 1.7 and earlier on Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving garbage collection that causes deletion of a temporary object that is still being used. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-3805.
How severe is CVE-2007-1794?: CVE-2007-1794 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1794?: CVE-2007-1794 affects Mozilla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1794?: 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-2007-1794 published?: CVE-2007-1794 was published on 2007-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:mozilla:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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