How severe is CVE-2007-2152?

CVE-2007-2152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2152 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2152?

CVE-2007-2152 affects Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2152?

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-2007-2152 published?

CVE-2007-2152 was published on 2007-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2152

CVE-2007-2152 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9. 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 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise
Published: 2007-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the On-Access Scanner in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise before 8.0i Patch 12 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename containing multi-byte (Unicode) characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2152?: Buffer overflow in the On-Access Scanner in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise before 8.0i Patch 12 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename containing multi-byte (Unicode) characters.
How severe is CVE-2007-2152?: CVE-2007-2152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2152 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2152?: CVE-2007-2152 affects Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2152?: 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-2007-2152 published?: CVE-2007-2152 was published on 2007-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:*:p11:*:*:*:*:*:*

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