How severe is CVE-2007-3618?

CVE-2007-3618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-3618 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-2007-3618?

CVE-2007-3618 primarily affects Emc Legato Networker. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3618?

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-2007-3618 published?

CVE-2007-3618 was published on 2007-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3618

CVE-2007-3618 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Legato Networker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Emc Legato Networker
Published: 2007-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the NetWorker Remote Exec Service (nsrexecd.exe) in EMC Software NetWorker 7.x.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) poll or (2) kill request with a "long invalid subcmd."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3618?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the NetWorker Remote Exec Service (nsrexecd.exe) in EMC Software NetWorker 7.x.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) poll or (2) kill request with a "long invalid subcmd."
How severe is CVE-2007-3618?: CVE-2007-3618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-3618 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-2007-3618?: CVE-2007-3618 primarily affects Emc Legato Networker. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3618?: 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-2007-3618 published?: CVE-2007-3618 was published on 2007-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:legato_networker:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:legato_networker:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:legato_networker:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:legato_networker:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:legato_networker:7.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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