How severe is CVE-2007-2874?

CVE-2007-2874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2874 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2874?

CVE-2007-2874 affects Redhat Fedora Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2874?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-2874 published?

CVE-2007-2874 was published on 2007-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2874

CVE-2007-2874 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Fedora Core with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Fedora Core
Published: 2007-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the wpa_printf function in the debugging code in wpa_supplicant in the Fedora NetworkManager package before 0.6.5-3.fc7 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed frames on a WPA2 network. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2874?: Buffer overflow in the wpa_printf function in the debugging code in wpa_supplicant in the Fedora NetworkManager package before 0.6.5-3.fc7 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed frames on a WPA2 network. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2007-2874?: CVE-2007-2874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2874 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2874?: CVE-2007-2874 affects Redhat Fedora Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2874?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2874 published?: CVE-2007-2874 was published on 2007-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:fedora_core:*:*:networkmanager:*:*:*:*:*

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