CVE-2007-2833

CVE-2007-2833 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Emacs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Emacs 21 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain crafted images, as demonstrated via a GIF image in vm mode, related to image size calculation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2833?
Emacs 21 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain crafted images, as demonstrated via a GIF image in vm mode, related to image size calculation.
How severe is CVE-2007-2833?
CVE-2007-2833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2833 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2833?
CVE-2007-2833 primarily affects Gnu Emacs. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2833?
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-2007-2833 published?
CVE-2007-2833 was published on 2007-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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