How severe is CVE-2007-2194?

CVE-2007-2194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2194?

CVE-2007-2194 affects Gentoo Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2194?

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-2007-2194 published?

CVE-2007-2194 was published on 2007-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2194

CVE-2007-2194 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Xnview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gentoo Xnview
Published: 2007-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in XnView 1.90.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file with a long section string. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2194?: Stack-based buffer overflow in XnView 1.90.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file with a long section string. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2007-2194?: CVE-2007-2194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2194?: CVE-2007-2194 affects Gentoo Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2194?: 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-2007-2194 published?: CVE-2007-2194 was published on 2007-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:xnview:1.90.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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