How severe is CVE-2007-2174?

CVE-2007-2174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2174 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2174?

CVE-2007-2174 affects Checkpoint Zonealarm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2174?

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-2007-2174 published?

CVE-2007-2174 was published on 2007-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2174

CVE-2007-2174 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Zonealarm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Checkpoint Zonealarm
Published: 2007-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The IOCTL handling in srescan.sys in the ZoneAlarm Spyware Removal Engine (SRE) in Check Point ZoneAlarm before 5.0.156.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via certain IOCTL lrp parameter addresses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2174?: The IOCTL handling in srescan.sys in the ZoneAlarm Spyware Removal Engine (SRE) in Check Point ZoneAlarm before 5.0.156.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via certain IOCTL lrp parameter addresses.
How severe is CVE-2007-2174?: CVE-2007-2174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2174 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2174?: CVE-2007-2174 affects Checkpoint Zonealarm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2174?: 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-2007-2174 published?: CVE-2007-2174 was published on 2007-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:zonealarm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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