CVE-2007-2967

CVE-2007-2967 is a critical-severity vulnerability in F-secure F-secure Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-20.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: F-secure F-secure Anti-virus
• Published: 2007-05-31
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple F-Secure anti-virus products for Microsoft Windows and Linux before 20070522 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file scanning infinite loop) via certain crafted (1) ARJ archives or (2) FSG packed files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2967?

Multiple F-Secure anti-virus products for Microsoft Windows and Linux before 20070522 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file scanning infinite loop) via certain crafted (1) ARJ archives or (2) FSG packed files.

How severe is CVE-2007-2967?

CVE-2007-2967 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2967 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-2007-2967?

CVE-2007-2967 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-2007-2967?

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-2007-2967 published?

CVE-2007-2967 was published on 2007-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-June/063714.html
• http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-June/063715.html
• http://osvdb.org/36725
• http://osvdb.org/36726
• http://secunia.com/advisories/25440
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1018147
• http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2007-3.shtml
• http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_fsecure_arj.php
• http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_fsecure_fsg.php
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470462/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470484/100/0/threaded
• 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/34581

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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