How severe is CVE-2007-2893?

CVE-2007-2893 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2893 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2893?

CVE-2007-2893 affects Bochs Project Bochs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2893?

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-2007-2893 published?

CVE-2007-2893 was published on 2007-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2893

CVE-2007-2893 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bochs Project Bochs 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Bochs Project Bochs
Published: 2007-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the bx_ne2k_c::rx_frame function in iodev/ne2k.cc in the emulated NE2000 device in Bochs 2.3 allows local users of the guest operating system to write to arbitrary memory locations and gain privileges on the host operating system via vectors that cause TXCNT register values to exceed the device memory size, aka "RX Frame heap overflow."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2893?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the bx_ne2k_c::rx_frame function in iodev/ne2k.cc in the emulated NE2000 device in Bochs 2.3 allows local users of the guest operating system to write to arbitrary memory locations and gain privileges on the host operating system via vectors that cause TXCNT register values to exceed the device memory size, aka "RX Frame heap overflow."
How severe is CVE-2007-2893?: CVE-2007-2893 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2893 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2893?: CVE-2007-2893 affects Bochs Project Bochs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2893?: 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-2007-2893 published?: CVE-2007-2893 was published on 2007-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bochs_project:bochs:2.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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