CVE-2007-2500

CVE-2007-2500 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gnu Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

server/parser/sprite_definition.cpp in GNU Gnash (aka GNU Flash Player) 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of SHOWFRAME elements within a DEFINESPRITE element, which triggers memory corruption and enables the attacker to call free with an arbitrary address, probably resultant from a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2500?
server/parser/sprite_definition.cpp in GNU Gnash (aka GNU Flash Player) 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of SHOWFRAME elements within a DEFINESPRITE element, which triggers memory corruption and enables the attacker to call free with an arbitrary address, probably resultant from a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2007-2500?
CVE-2007-2500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2500 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2500?
CVE-2007-2500 affects Gnu Flash Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2500?
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-2007-2500 published?
CVE-2007-2500 was published on 2007-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)