How severe is CVE-2007-2957?

CVE-2007-2957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2957?

CVE-2007-2957 primarily affects Mcafee E-business Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2957?

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-2007-2957 published?

CVE-2007-2957 was published on 2007-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2957

CVE-2007-2957 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mcafee E-business Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Mcafee E-business Server
Published: 2007-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in McAfee E-Business Server before 8.5.3 for Solaris, and before 8.1.2 for Linux, HP-UX, and AIX, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large length value in an authentication packet, which results in a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2957?: Integer overflow in McAfee E-Business Server before 8.5.3 for Solaris, and before 8.1.2 for Linux, HP-UX, and AIX, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large length value in an authentication packet, which results in a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2007-2957?: CVE-2007-2957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2957?: CVE-2007-2957 primarily affects Mcafee E-business Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2957?: 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-2007-2957 published?: CVE-2007-2957 was published on 2007-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:e-business_server:*:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:e-business_server:*:*:hpux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:e-business_server:*:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:e-business_server:*:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*

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