CVE-2007-3509
CVE-2007-3509 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Backup Exec 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Veritas Backup Exec
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the RPC subsystem in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 10.0, 10d, and 11d allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process exit) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted ncacn_ip_tcp requests.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3509?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the RPC subsystem in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 10.0, 10d, and 11d allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process exit) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted ncacn_ip_tcp requests.
- How severe is CVE-2007-3509?
- CVE-2007-3509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3509 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-3509?
- CVE-2007-3509 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3509?
- 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-2007-3509 published?
- CVE-2007-3509 was published on 2007-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=553
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26032
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.07.11a.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/213697
- http://www.osvdb.org/36111
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23897
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018366
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2505
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35340
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:veritas_backup_exec:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:veritas_backup_exec:10d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:veritas_backup_exec:11d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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