CVE-2007-2877
CVE-2007-2877 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tcl Tk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Tcl Tk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in tcl/win/tclWinReg.c in Tcl (Tcl/Tk) before 8.5a6 allows local users to gain privileges via long registry key paths.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2877?
- Buffer overflow in tcl/win/tclWinReg.c in Tcl (Tcl/Tk) before 8.5a6 allows local users to gain privileges via long registry key paths.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2877?
- CVE-2007-2877 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2877 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2877?
- CVE-2007-2877 affects Tcl Tk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2877?
- 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-2007-2877 published?
- CVE-2007-2877 was published on 2007-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/36528
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25401
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=10894&release_id=503937
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1682211&group_id=10894&atid=110894
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34515
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tcl_tk:tcl_tk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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