CVE-2007-2687
CVE-2007-2687 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microworld Technologies Escan 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
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microworld Technologies Escan
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the MicroWorld Agent service (MWAGENT.EXE) in MicroWorld Technologies eScan before 9.0.718.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2687?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the MicroWorld Agent service (MWAGENT.EXE) in MicroWorld Technologies eScan before 9.0.718.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2687?
- CVE-2007-2687 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2687 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-2007-2687?
- CVE-2007-2687 affects Microworld Technologies Escan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2687?
- 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-2007-2687 published?
- CVE-2007-2687 was published on 2007-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/36580
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25136
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-54/advisory/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/469347/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24112
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1917
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34457
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microworld_technologies:escan:9.0.715.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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