How severe is CVE-2007-2359?

CVE-2007-2359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2359 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-2007-2359?

CVE-2007-2359 primarily affects Symantec Backupexec System Recovery. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2359?

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-2007-2359 published?

CVE-2007-2359 was published on 2007-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2359

CVE-2007-2359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Backupexec System Recovery 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: Symantec Backupexec System Recovery
Published: 2007-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Ghost Service Manager, as used in Symantec Norton Ghost, Norton Save & Recovery, LiveState Recovery, and BackupExec System Recovery before 20070426, allows local users to gain privileges via a long string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2359?: Buffer overflow in Ghost Service Manager, as used in Symantec Norton Ghost, Norton Save & Recovery, LiveState Recovery, and BackupExec System Recovery before 20070426, allows local users to gain privileges via a long string.
How severe is CVE-2007-2359?: CVE-2007-2359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2359 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-2007-2359?: CVE-2007-2359 primarily affects Symantec Backupexec System Recovery. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2359?: 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-2007-2359 published?: CVE-2007-2359 was published on 2007-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:6.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:6.52a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:6.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:livestate_recovery:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:livestate_recovery:6.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:livestate_recovery:6.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_ghost:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_ghost:10.0:*:dell:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_ghost:10.0:*:norton_system_works:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_ghost:10.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_save_and_recovery:1.01:*:sony_euro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_save_and_recovery:1.01b:*:norton_system_works_2007:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_save_and_recovery:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_save_and_recovery:11.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_save_and_recovery:11.01b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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