How severe is CVE-2007-2522?

CVE-2007-2522 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2522?

CVE-2007-2522 primarily affects Broadcom Antispyware For The Enterprise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2522?

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-2007-2522 published?

CVE-2007-2522 was published on 2007-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2522

CVE-2007-2522 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Antispyware For The Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 27% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Broadcom Antispyware For The Enterprise
Published: 2007-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the inoweb Console Server in CA Anti-Virus for the Enterprise r8, Threat Manager r8, Anti-Spyware for the Enterprise r8, and Protection Suites r3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2522?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the inoweb Console Server in CA Anti-Virus for the Enterprise r8, Threat Manager r8, Anti-Spyware for the Enterprise r8, and Protection Suites r3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password.
How severe is CVE-2007-2522?: CVE-2007-2522 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2522?: CVE-2007-2522 primarily affects Broadcom Antispyware For The Enterprise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2522?: 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-2007-2522 published?: CVE-2007-2522 was published on 2007-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:antispyware_for_the_enterprise:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_integrated_threat_management:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_pestpatrol:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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