CVE-2007-1866

CVE-2007-1866 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dproxy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the dns_decode_reverse_name function in dns_decode.c in dproxy-nexgen allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted packet to port 53/udp, a different issue than CVE-2007-1465.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1866?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the dns_decode_reverse_name function in dns_decode.c in dproxy-nexgen allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted packet to port 53/udp, a different issue than CVE-2007-1465.
How severe is CVE-2007-1866?
CVE-2007-1866 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1866 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1866?
CVE-2007-1866 affects Dproxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1866?
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-2007-1866 published?
CVE-2007-1866 was published on 2007-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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