How severe is CVE-2007-2965?

CVE-2007-2965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2965?

CVE-2007-2965 primarily affects F-secure F-secure Anti-virus. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2965?

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-2007-2965 published?

CVE-2007-2965 was published on 2007-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2965

CVE-2007-2965 is a high-severity vulnerability in F-secure F-secure Anti-virus 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% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: F-secure F-secure Anti-virus
Published: 2007-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Real-time Scanning component in multiple F-Secure products, including Internet Security 2005, 2006 and 2007; Anti-Virus 2005, 2006 and 2007; and Solutions based on F-Secure Protection Service for Consumers 6.40 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted I/O request packet (IRP), related to IOCTL (Input/Output Control) and "access validation of the address space."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2965?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Real-time Scanning component in multiple F-Secure products, including Internet Security 2005, 2006 and 2007; Anti-Virus 2005, 2006 and 2007; and Solutions based on F-Secure Protection Service for Consumers 6.40 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted I/O request packet (IRP), related to IOCTL (Input/Output Control) and "access validation of the address space."
How severe is CVE-2007-2965?: CVE-2007-2965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2965?: CVE-2007-2965 primarily affects F-secure F-secure Anti-virus. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2965?: 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-2007-2965 published?: CVE-2007-2965 was published on 2007-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:*:*:linux_gateways:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:*:*:linux_servers:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:*:*:windows_servers:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:*:*:workstations:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:*:*:citrix_servers:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:*:*:mimesweeper:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:*:*:ms_exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_client_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_linux_client_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_linux_server_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_internet_security:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_internet_security:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_internet_security:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_protection_service:*:*:consumers:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:internet_gatekeeper:*:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:internet_gatekeeper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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