How severe is CVE-2007-3790?

CVE-2007-3790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3790?

CVE-2007-3790 affects Php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3790?

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

When was CVE-2007-3790 published?

CVE-2007-3790 was published on 2007-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3790

CVE-2007-3790 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Php
Published: 2007-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The com_print_typeinfo function in the bz2 extension in PHP 5.2.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via a long argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3790?: The com_print_typeinfo function in the bz2 extension in PHP 5.2.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service via a long argument.
How severe is CVE-2007-3790?: CVE-2007-3790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3790?: CVE-2007-3790 affects Php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3790?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3790 published?: CVE-2007-3790 was published on 2007-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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