CVE-2007-2218

CVE-2007-2218 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Windows Schannel Security Package for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted digital signatures that are processed during an SSL handshake.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2218?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Windows Schannel Security Package for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted digital signatures that are processed during an SSL handshake.
How severe is CVE-2007-2218?
CVE-2007-2218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2218 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2218?
CVE-2007-2218 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2218?
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-2007-2218 published?
CVE-2007-2218 was published on 2007-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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