CVE-2007-2966
CVE-2007-2966 is a high-severity vulnerability in F-secure F-secure Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: F-secure F-secure Anti-virus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the LHA decompression component in F-Secure anti-virus products for Microsoft Windows and Linux before 20070529 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted LHA archive, related to an integer wrap, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4335.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2966?
- Buffer overflow in the LHA decompression component in F-Secure anti-virus products for Microsoft Windows and Linux before 20070529 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted LHA archive, related to an integer wrap, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4335.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2966?
- CVE-2007-2966 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2966 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2966?
- CVE-2007-2966 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-2007-2966?
- 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-2007-2966 published?
- CVE-2007-2966 was published on 2007-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/36724
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25426
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018147
- http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2007-1.shtml
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_fsecure_lzh.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470256/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24235
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018146
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018148
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1985
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34575
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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