How severe is CVE-2007-2279?

CVE-2007-2279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2279?

CVE-2007-2279 affects Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2279?

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-2007-2279 published?

CVE-2007-2279 was published on 2007-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2279

CVE-2007-2279 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation
Published: 2007-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Scheduler Service (VxSchedService.exe) in Symantec Storage Foundation for Windows 5.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via certain requests to the service socket that create (1) PreScript or (2) PostScript registry values under Veritas\VxSvc\CurrentVersion\Schedules specifying future command execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2279?: The Scheduler Service (VxSchedService.exe) in Symantec Storage Foundation for Windows 5.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via certain requests to the service socket that create (1) PreScript or (2) PostScript registry values under Veritas\VxSvc\CurrentVersion\Schedules specifying future command execution.
How severe is CVE-2007-2279?: CVE-2007-2279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2279?: CVE-2007-2279 affects Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2279?: 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-2007-2279 published?: CVE-2007-2279 was published on 2007-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:veritas_storage_foundation:5.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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