CVE-2007-3124

CVE-2007-3124 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freevms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in backup/src/vmsbackup.c (aka the backup utility) in FreeVMS before 0.3.6 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long string in response to an "extract [ny]" prompt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3124?
Buffer overflow in backup/src/vmsbackup.c (aka the backup utility) in FreeVMS before 0.3.6 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long string in response to an "extract [ny]" prompt.
How severe is CVE-2007-3124?
CVE-2007-3124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3124 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3124?
CVE-2007-3124 affects Freevms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3124?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3124 published?
CVE-2007-3124 was published on 2007-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)