How severe is CVE-2007-3036?

CVE-2007-3036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3036 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3036?

CVE-2007-3036 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Services For Unix. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3036?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-3036 published?

CVE-2007-3036 was published on 2007-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3036

CVE-2007-3036 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Services For Unix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Services For Unix
Published: 2007-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the (1) Windows Services for UNIX 3.0 and 3.5, and (2) Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications in Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, and Vista allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to "certain setuid binary files."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3036?: Unspecified vulnerability in the (1) Windows Services for UNIX 3.0 and 3.5, and (2) Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications in Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, and Vista allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to "certain setuid binary files."
How severe is CVE-2007-3036?: CVE-2007-3036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3036 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3036?: CVE-2007-3036 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Services For Unix. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3036?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3036 published?: CVE-2007-3036 was published on 2007-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_services_for_unix:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_services_for_unix:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:gold:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:gold:x64:*:*:*:*:*

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