How severe is CVE-2007-3678?

CVE-2007-3678 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-3678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3678?

CVE-2007-3678 affects Quark Quarkxpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3678?

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-2007-3678 published?

CVE-2007-3678 was published on 2007-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3678

CVE-2007-3678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quark Quarkxpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Quark Quarkxpress
Published: 2007-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the MSWord text-import extension (Word 6-2000 Filter.xnt) in QuarkXPress 7.2 for Windows, when using the Rectangle Text Box tool for importing text, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long font name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3678?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the MSWord text-import extension (Word 6-2000 Filter.xnt) in QuarkXPress 7.2 for Windows, when using the Rectangle Text Box tool for importing text, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long font name.
How severe is CVE-2007-3678?: CVE-2007-3678 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-3678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3678?: CVE-2007-3678 affects Quark Quarkxpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3678?: 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-2007-3678 published?: CVE-2007-3678 was published on 2007-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:quark:quarkxpress:7.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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